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FORTUNES AND DREAMS 




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FORTUNES AND 
DREAMS 

A PRACTICAL MANUAL OF FORTUNE 

TELLING, DIVINATION AND THE 

INTERPRETATION OF DREAMS, 

SIGNS AND OMENS 

BY 

ASTRA CIELO 



NEW YORK 

GEORGE SULLY AND COMPANY 



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Copyright, 1917 
BY SULLY AND KLEINTEICH 



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Printed in U. S. A- 



CONTENTS 



PAGE 



Introduction vii 

Astrology i 

Historical Review — Astrological Readings — 
The Astrological Guide to Fortune — Horoscope 
and Tables — Character as Told by Astrology — 
How to Determine the Lucky and Unlucky Days 
of Any Month— Derivations of the Names of the 
Months — Derivations of the German and English 
Days of the Week. 

The Ancient Oracles 30 

Napoleon's Oraculum — Oraculum Table. 

Fortune-Telling by Cards .... 52 

The Origin and History of Playing Cards — 
Suits and Symbols — Mystic Meaning — The 
Charm and Power of Cards — What the Cards 
Signify — Meaning of the Various Cards — Telling 
One's Fortune with Twenty-one Cards — Italian 
Method — The French System — English System 
— The Gypsy Method — Creole Method — Card 
Oracles. 

Fortune-Telling with Dice and Domi- 
noes 92 

The Science of Palmistry . . . .119 

Principal Lines of the Palm and Their Mean- 
ing — The Shape and Length of the Phalanges — 
Form of the Hand — Character from the Shape 
of a Hand and Fingers — The Mountains — A 
Reading of the Lines and Other Characteristics. 



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The Science OF Phrenology . . .136 
The Science of Physiognomy . . . 141 

What Different Eyes Indicate — Reading Char- 
acter by the Color of the Eyes — Disposition by 
the Shape of the Nose — Reading Character by 
the Form of the Lips — Reading Character by the 
Shape of the Ear. 

Fortune-Telling by Grounds in a Teacup 147 

Dreams and Their Interpretation . .150 

Do Dreams Foretell the Future? — How 'v^.- 

Dreams Should Be Interpreted — A Dictionary of 

Dreams. 

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The Language of Flowers . ... . 191 
Popular Beliefs Among the Ancients as 

TO the Influence of Precious Stones 205 

The Language of Precious Stones. 

The Language of Postage Stamps . . 211 
The Meaning of Moles . . . .213 

Weather Prophecies from an Old 

Almanac ....... 215 

How to Tell One's Age .... 218 

How TO Be Beautiful ...... 220 

Mempi^y Reeymes . . :. r. . . 222 



INTRODUCTION 

There is a Latin saying that '* Fortune frus- 
trates, single-handed, the plans of learned men." 
There are moments in the lives of each of us when 
we do not seem to be masters of our actions, but 
are led by blind chance into paths which bring suc- 
cess or failure in spite of our own individual 
efforts. We stand in awe before a power which 
seems inimical to us, or rejoice over a series of 
coincidences that boost us into fame and fortune. 

It is easy to understand, therefore, why men of 
all ages have had a restless striving to search out 
the Unknown and the Unknowable, and to en- 
deavor to foretell the future and its mysterious dis- 
pensations. In all ages, men have endeavored in 
various ways to penetrate the mysteries of the 
future. They have consulted the stars, the oracles, 
deities of their own manufacture, cards of various 
devices, etc., in an effort to solve the problems 
about them. 

There is a vein of superstition in every human 
being, and some of the world's greatest geniuses, 
statesmen, scientists and warriors have not been 
ashamed to seek information from prophets and 
seers^ when the tangle of life seemed too difficult 

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for them to unravel thru their own efforts. The 
pages of history as well as the Holy Bible are full 
of instances where the power of divination was 
invoked to settle important decisions. 

This book has been compiled for the use of in- 
telligent people who desire to know the various 
ways in which events have been prophesied by 
occultists the world over, and who wish to test their 
own faculties and consult the Book of Fate in their 
own behalf. The various methods and tables are 
offered to the reader at their own value, without 
any special claim for their accuracy or efficacy. 
Each inquirer must determine for himself how 
far he may trust the oracle that he has consulted. 
Some of the material is new and is not to be found 
in modern books of this nature. Most of the tables 
have been gleaned from very old authorities. 

It must be understood that successful consulta- 
tions depend in a great measure on the psychic 
operations in the mind of the inquirer, who must 
approach the subject with a desire to know the 
truth. There is an intuitive perception in all minds, 
which can be developed by practice. The inquirer 
should not be discouraged by lack of, success at the 
start. It must be remembered that any attempt to 
force a favorable divination by cards or astrology 
is unfair and makes the whole operation void. 



ASTROLOGY 

Historical Review 

Astrology, the science of the stars and their in- 
fluence on the lives and destinies of human beings, 
is a very old and honorable subject. It was early 
developed in Egypt and flourished chiefly in Chal- 
dea, whose star-gazers and prognosticators were so 
famous that the name " Chaldee " came to be used 
as having the same meaning as Astrologer, not 
only in the Bible but among ancient writers. In 
the East it still has its followers and is much prac- 
ticed by the Arabs and Asiatics. Its vogue in Rome 
and Greece was great, but it was forbidden by the 
Emperor Augustus, only to be revived later. The 
Moors in Spain held it in great respect and made 
it popular among the nations of Europe. 

Astrology continued to be popular until the 
sixteenth century. It was practiced by the Euro- 
pean courts as late as the eighteenth century, even 
in England. It was considered a worthy science 
even by the great astronomer Kepler, and Lilly, 
another astronomer, was called before the House 

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of Commons in the reign of Charles II to give his 
opinion of future events. 

Astrology teaches us that the heavenly bodies 
influence not only the earth but all living creatures 
on the globe. Every child born is subject to the 
planet or star under which it came to life. When 
a child is born its mind is still a blank and its 
character unformed. The stars find a ready tablet 
on which to record their marks for good or evil, and 
the character, disposition, passions, gifts, talents, 
etc., which the child will show in later years are 
decided on thru the influence of the heavenly 
bodies. Thus, the planet Mercury gives wisdom 
and force of mind; Venus gives the power of lov- 
ing; Mars, the desire to work and fight; etc 

The general method of procedure in discovering 
the characteristics or deciding the fate of a man 
is to draw a horoscope, representing the position 
of the stars and planets in the whole heaven or 
within one degree of the eastern horizon, at the 
time of the individual's birth. If the horoscope 
is to decide the success of an undertaking the date 
of the same is taken as a starting-point. Signifi- 
cance is given to each of the heavenly bodies as 
they appear singly or in conjunction and the horo- 
scope is interpreted according to these significa- 
tions. 



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The great physician, Paracelsus, was enthusiastic 
in his teachings that the heavenly bodies had a great 
effect upon the bodies of men, especially upon their 
diseases, and many doctors until recent years con- 
sulted the stars in an endeavor to find the proper 
remedies for the suffering. 

The Bible has many instances which show the 
esteem in which Astrology was held. In the very 
first part we read tliat God made the stars to serve 
as " signs, seasons and days." We read that the 
*' stars in their courses fought against Sisera." 
This shows how the heavenly bodies w^ere supposed 
to influence the deeds of men. 

We all know that the tides are caused by the 
pulling of the moon, and that this planet would be 
a dreary waste were it not for the light and heat 
it gets from the sun. We have recently discovered 
that the sun's rays also give us health, that they 
possess a great curative power and that the ultra- 
violet rays are of benefit in many diseases. It is 
but natural to suppose, therefore, that other planets 
and even distant stars influence this earth and its 
inhabitants. Many of the stars of which we see 
but dim specks are many thousands of times bigger 
than our sun and may exert a correspondingly great 
influence. 

All celestial bodies probably do have some in- 



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fluence on our minds and our bodies. They move 
in their orbits just as each human being has his 
own circle or orbit in which he moves from birth 
to death. It seems rational to suppose that every 
individual is subject to the influence of some par- 
ticular planet which was in the ascendant at the 
time of his or her birth, and that a knowledge of 
the planet may help decide the ultimate career 
and fortune of the child. 

We may go further and claim that the planet 
of a child may affect the future of the parents and 
that there is a mysterious relation between the 
parents and their offspring. The orbits of the 
parents are often entirely changed by the coming 
of a child. It is not a rare occurrence to have the 
influence of the child completely overpower the 
lives of the parents. We all are acquainted with 
folks who date their good or bad fortune from the 
birth of a particular child. People who have been 
respected and prosperous seem suddenly hounded 
by misfortune after the birth of a son, and end in 
poverty. On the other hand, many a family can 
date its good fortune from the day a son or daugh- 
ter was born to them. 

Dame Fortune is certainly a fickle fairy who 
dispenses her good and bad gifts with an erratic 
hand, and no one can tell what fate may befall. 



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*' Read the answer in the stars/' is the only logical 
reply to the many puzzles that come up for solution. 

Warnings and danger signals are shown to us 
by nature more often than we think. But we are 
so intent on our troubles or on making money that 
we fail to recognize them. Nature has resource to 
dreams, premonitions, signs and omens to tell us of 
our impending fate. We are often agitated with- 
out knowing why, have moods of depression and 
causeless fears. They are portents on the part of 
nature that we are often too ignorant to heed. 

A study of Astrology may help us avoid many 
pitfalls. It must not be considered from a super- 
stitious point of view, but as a possible fact in 
nature that may lead us to better things. 

Astrological Readings 

A system which will tell with exactitude what 
every person born under a particular star can ac- 
complish, or what his particular bent or talent may 
be, is manifestly impossible. Every individual is 
subject to so many outside influences, is attracted 
or repelled by so many subtle, mental or psychic 
influences, that his astrological status is constantly 
undergoing some change. Just as every planet is 
subject to the force of gravity of every other 
heavenly body which pulls it out of its ordained 



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course, so is every human mind swayed and turned 
from its original course. Only the expert in astro- 
logical lore can reconcile these various influences 
and give a correct reading of the future. 

The following tables, however, will give the 
reader a fairly correct estimate of his character, 
traits, faults and talents. 

The Astrological Guide to Fortune 

First find the exact date of your birth, express 
the numbers in one line. For instance: Let us say 
you were born April 5, 1876. April is the fourth 
month of the year; you must therefore write the 
date 4.5. 1876. Now add these numbers thus 
4+5 + 1 + 8 + 7 + 6 = 31. Repeat the addi- 
tion with the resulting number 3 + 1=4. You 
now have a sum resulting in a single digit. This 
digit is your " Key of Fortune," which gives you 
access to your planetary future. Now you must 
find your planet by adding the number of your 
present month to this Key. If the present month 
happens to be July, add 7. 4 plus 7 equals 11. 
Repeating the addition i plus i equals 2. You 
must now look for No. 2 in the " Planetary Chart " 
on page 9. You will find that Jupiter is the cus- 
todian of your Key. You will find in the table on 
page 9, that the house of Jupiter is designated by 



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the letter B. Next consult the table of Primal 
Questions on page 9 and select one of the 12 
questions which you desire answered. 

Let us suppose you selected question No. i, 

" Does • love me ? " Consult the Horoscope 

Chart on page 8 and you will find that question 
No. I is ruled by Aquarius. You will now turn 
to Table B, which was the letter corresponding to 
the house of Jupiter and look for Aquarius, which 
gives the answer *' The person loves others besides 
you." 

This is but one of the ways in which these astro- 
logical tables can be used. It is always best to con- 
sult an expert in this science, in order to obtain 
scientific results. Those counting their birthdays 
according to the Hebrew or Russian calendars will 
find the answer equally correct. Another method 
of consulting the oracle is to add the letters in your 
first name, counting one for A, two for B, etc., 
and proceeding as in the case of the dates, until 
there is one digit. 

Names have in all religious systems been con- 
sidered of great influence in determining a person's 
fate. The ancients were careful in selecting names 
for their children, believing that certain names 
could bring good or bad luck. Names were often 
changed in order to coerce Dame Fortune. Thus 



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Abram had his name changed to Abraham; Jacob 
had his name changed to Israel. Among the ortho- 
dox Jews it is still customary to change the name 
of a very sick or an unlucky person. 

Shakespeare may well ask, " What's in a name ? '* 
According to Astrology, the name signifies very 
much. 

Horoscope 

(See Chart in Frontispiece.) 

No. 

I governed by Aquarius 

2 governed by Pisces 

3 governed by Aries 

4 governed by Gemini 

5 governed by Cancer 

6 governed by Leo 

7 ...... . governed by Virgo 

8 governed by Libra 

9 governed by Scorpio 

lo governed by Sagittarius 

II governed by. . ., Capricorn 

12 .governed by. ...... Taurus 



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Primal Questions 

1. Does love me? 

2. Will return to me ? 

3. Is sincere in his dealings with me? 

4. Will our marriage be a happy one ? 

5. Will I have luck in speculation? 

6. Shall I make the journey I have in prospect? 

7. Am I going to change my residence or place 

of business? 

8. Will my domestic conditions improve? 
g. What fortune awaits me in my business 

schemes ? 

10. W^ill my plans succeed? 

11. Will my future be a happy one? 

12. Will I get rid of my troubles? 

Planetary Chart 
No. Planet Table 

I Sun A 

2 Jupiter B 

^3 Neptune C 

4 . . Saturn D 

5 Earth E 

6 Mercury F 

7 Venus G 

8 Mars H 

9 Moon J 



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Table A 






SUN 


I. 


Aries. 


Keep out of chance games. 


2. 


Capricorn. 


Do not make the trip now. 


3. 


Scorpio. 


Things are going to improve. 


4- 


Leo. 


A friend will help you. 


5. 


Sagittarius. 


Do not move this season. 


6. 


Cancer. 


Beware of your enemies. 


7. 


Virgo. 


Don't undertake it. It is 
dangerous. 


8. 


Gemini. 


A good friend. 


9. 


Libra. 


It is safe to engage in the busi- 
ness. 


10. 


Taurus. 


That person will return soon. 


II. 


Pisces. 


Your marriage will be happy. 


12. 


Aquarius. 


Do not count on his love. 
Table B. 

JUPITER. 


I. 


Libra. 


It makes no difference just 
now. 


2. 


Cancer. 


Change your occupation. 


3- 


Aries. 


Fortune awaits you in business. 


4. 


Sagittarius. 


Not out of town. 


5- 


Gemini. 


He is sincere, but don't marry 
him. 



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6. 


Taurus. 


Will return soon. 


7. 


Capricorn. 


. No, remain here. 


8. 


Pisces. 


Marriage will be happy. 


9. 


Scorpio. 


In spite of your faults. 


10. 


Virgo. 


Only with friends to help. 


II. 


Aquarius. 


The person loves others besides 
you. 


12. 


Leo. 


Not so soon as you expect. 



Table C. 



NEPTUNE. 



1. Virgo. 

2. Scorpio. 

3. Libra. 

4. Cancer. 

5. Aries. 

6. Capricorn. 

7. Gemini. 

8. Aquarius. 

9. Leo. 

10. Pisces. 

11. Sagittarius. 

12. Taurus. 



Do not carry out your plan. 
Change your residence at once. 
Do not engage in business. 
Economy will bring fortune. 
Do not speculate or gamble. 
It is advisable. 
A true friend. 
He loves you more than you 

think. 
Beware of difficulties. 
Marriage will be happy. 
You should move to another 

city. 
Will be prevented by another. 



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Table D. 



SATURN. 



1. Sagittarius. 

2. Pisces. 

3. Leo. 

4. Taurus. 

5. Scorpio. 

6. Aries. 

7. Aquarius. 

8. Libra. 

9. Virgo. 

10. Gemini. 

11. Capricorn. 

12. Cancer. 



Don't move yet. 

The present is auspicious for 

marriage. 
Sooner than you expect. 
Will return soon. 
Disregard everybody's advice. 
Your gains will overbalance 

losses. 
Don't rely on others. 
Unquestionably. 
With work, you will succeed. 
He is fickle but faithful. 
Not at present. 
Your fortune will be secure. 



1. Taurus. 

2. Leo. 

3. Capricorn. 

4. Scorpio. 



Table E. 

EARTH. 

May return and not for long. 
Consult a business friend. 
With a companion you may 

risk it. 
Yes, if you love each other. 



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Stick at what you are doing 
now. 

6. Pisces. Fortune will come. 

7. Cancer. Happy, if you are on your 

guard. 
Yes, if you go quickly and 

carefully. 
You may move anywhere at 

present. 

10. Aquarius. Loves you, but conceals it. 

11. Gemini. Quick-tempered, but faithful. 

12. Aries. You will never get fortune 

thru gambling. 



8. Virgo. 



9. Sagittarius. 







Table F. 






MERCURY. 


I. 


Leo. 


Beware of a return. 


2. 


Taurus. 


Is prevented from returning by 
family. 


3- 


Gemini. 


Most of the time. 


4. 


Pisces. 


Your fortune will come after 
marriage. 


5. 


Capricorn. 


You will be successful. 


6. 


Sagittarius. 


Remain, till you get a better 
chance. 



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7. 


Aries. 


Your losses will be great. 


8. 


Cancer. 


Not fortunate without thrift. 


9. 


Aquarius. 


He is true to you. 


10. 


Scorpio. 


Not now, but soon. 


II. 


Virgo. 


Proceed slowly and cautiously 
to success. 


12. 


Libra. 


You will find a fortune in busi- 
ness. 



1. Pisces. 

2. Aries. 

3. Cancer. 

4. Aquarius. 

5. Virgo. 

6. Gemini. 

7. Scorpio. 

8. Sagittarius. 

9. Taurus. 
ID. Libra. 

11. Leo. 

12. Capricorn. 



Table G. 

MARS. 

Depends upon the person you 

marry. 
You may, with care. 
Children will make you happy. 
As you love, so will you be 

loved. 
You will succeed. 
Means well, but can't keep 

promises. 
Put your shoulder to the wheel. 
You will do well anywhere. 

You will hear from soon. 

Work will bring happiness. 
Yes, but not entirely. 
Another journey soon. 



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Table H. 



1. Cancer. 

2. Libra. 

3. Aquarius. 

4. Aries. 

5. Leo. 

6. Virgo. 

7. Pisces. 

8. Taurus. 

9. Gemini. 

10. Capricorn. 

11. Scorpio. 

12. Sagittarius. 



VENUS. 

You will be rich and happy. 

Begin business alone. 

His love is true. 

Not at the present time. 

It will bring good fortune in 

the end. 
Take your time. 
Marry only one in your own 

station. 
Will return soon. 
Very sincere. 
It is advisable. 
It will, if you beware of false 

friends. 
Stay near friends. 



I. Gemini. 



Virgo. 
Sagittarius, 



Table J. 

MOON. 

You can depend upon his sin- 
cerity. 

Will succeed, if you work hard. 

Do not move out of neighbor- 
hood. 



4- 


Libra. 


5- 


Cancer. 


6. 


Aquarius. 


7- 


Leo. 


8. 


Capricorn. 


9. 


Pisces. 


lO. 


Aries. 


II. 


Taurus. 


12. 


Scorpio. 



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Do not engage in business. 

You will be rich, but not happy. 

His love is selfish. 

With effort, you will succeed. 

Yes, very soon. 

Your fortune will come after 

marriage. 
Do not gamble. 
Is prevented from returning. 
Children will improve things. 

Character as Told by Astrology 

JANUARY. — Those born in January are earnest, 
truthful people, usually not over-enthusiastic, but 
keen and possessing commercial and executive 
ability. They are slow to undertake anything, but 
once they are started they have grit and endurance. 
They are idealists and have a deeply religious 
nature. They are tolerant of others and charitable. 
Their love of society often makes them leaders in 
social and benevolent organizations. They are 
fond of great enterprises, in which they are usually 
successful. If they speculate, they win, altho they 
should be doubly cautious. They make good par- 
ents and excellent neighbors. Are inclined to 
neuralgia and rheumatism, which can be averted 
by proper care and diet. 



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FEBRUARY. — Those born in this month are 
calm, judicious and even-tempered. They are good 
talkers and slow to show anger. In their business, 
they are faithful and earnest. What they begin is 
usually well planned and carried to a successful 
issue. They are fond of home life and indulgent 
to wife and children. They are inclined to be 
susceptible to cold and should beware of enervating 
diseases. Women born in February, especially the 
second half, frequently have psychic powers. Men 
make good lawyers or doctors and often rise to 
great prominence. Are liable to catarrhal and 
pulmonary troubles, but often live very long. 

MARCH. — People born in March are usually 
sensitive and critical. They are fond of domesticity 
and keep much to themselves. They often have 
great ability, are inventive and have a keen an- 
alytical mind. Many mathematicians are born in 
this month. They command psychic power and be- 
come good musicians. As a rule they are trust- 
worthy as employees, and the women usually are 
fond of the mysterious. They are inclined to men- 
tal illness and often troubled with headaches and 
rheumatism. They should beware of all specula- 
tion and gambling. Headaches and nervous 
troubles may assail them in old age. 

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capable and successful. They take unusual interest 
in scientific questions, are inventive, argumentative 
and become good politicians, lawyers or preachers. 
Are usually religiously inclined and sensitive. 
Have a strong will and great executive powers. 
Many architects, electricians and scientists are 
born in April. In their home life they are happy 
and easily satisfied; apt to be dominated by their 
opposite partner, but never relinquish their opinion 
if the other is in the wrong. A little speculation is 
safe, but should be approached cautiously. Usually 
live to a good old age, but should guard against 
gout and diabetes. 

MAY. — Men born in this month, especially the 
latter half, are omnivorous readers and good talkers. 
They have artistic and musical tastes, but are not 
always successful as business men, as they lack 
the endurance and grit necessary to overcome 
obstacles. Will do better working for others than 
for themselves. They should never speculate or 
take unusual risks. In their home they are idolized 
and love their own devotedly. Have few friends 
but are attached to them. They are religious, sensi- 
tive, poetic and faithful. Many poets and com- 
posers are born in this month. They are liable to 
bronchitis and lung trouble. 

JUNE. — People born in June are pleasure- 



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loving, fond of dress and luxury, easy-going and 
hate to make much effort. They reason thru in- 
tuition and are easily elated and just as easily 
depressed. They are often disappointed thru diffi- 
culty in coming to a decision. They do not cal- 
culate but are guided by likes and dislikes. They 
frequently gain thru speculation, but more often 
lose. They are eager for the society of great peo- 
ple and rise to heights of fame thru proper help 
and influence. Women make good as religious 
teachers. Men go into politics and other profes- 
sions. The}^ should beware of excesses in eating 
or drinking in order to avoid intestinal diseases. 

JULY. — Men born in July are possessed of great 
will-power, are often domineering and achieve big 
positions in business or politics. They often have 
unusual business ability and are leaders in forming 
big combinations. They are inventive and in- 
genious. They love dress, sports and ostentation. 
Their natures are keen, critical, forceful. They 
are, not always just in their estimate of others, and 
while they give freely, are not always charitable. 
Their home life is often happy, but more often 
subject to scandal. They speculate successfully. 
Are often victims of catarrhal and pulmonary dis- 
eases. 

AUGUST. — Those born in August are quick. 



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impulsive, kind-hearted. They are optimistic but 
easily depressed by music, art and literature. They 
are capable of big achievements. In old age their 
enthusiasm is apt to vv^ane and their success 
diminishes. They talk v^ell, are fond of society, 
cultivate a pure home life, are religious, charitable, 
tender-hearted. They are capable in positions re- 
quiring fidelity and confidence. They have me- 
chanical ability and a great deal of initiative. Are 
apt to dream much and should profit by their 
dreams. They are apt to suffer from nervous dis- 
orders. 

SEPTEMBER.— Those born in this month are 
proud, ambitious and inclined to be showy. They 
have a positive nature often accompanied by literary 
ability. Their ideals run into money-making, and 
in this they are usually successful. They have a 
well-developed taste for fine clothes and beautiful 
homes. They are often jealous and suspicious, 
but make good husbands and wives and strict par- 
ents. They are often difficult to approach, as they 
hold themselves aloof from all but the highest so- 
ciety, and are frequently snobbish. They have a 
taste for literature and science. They are usually 
successful in speculating. Are inclined to acci- 
dents and diseases of the stomach and kidneys. 

OCTOBER. — October brings forth people of a 



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religious and patriotic nature, fond of church, 
poetry and hterature. They are devoted to their 
homes, make good neighbors, are kind, charitable 
and peaceful. Being sensitive, they are easily 
offended and are shy of strangers. Many of them 
become famous as artists, musicians, authors, actors 
or professional men. They are not so successful 
in commercial life, as they are sensitive to rebuffs 
and disappointments. They are optimistic and are 
happy as a rule. Often gifted with telepathic 
powers. Headaches and nervousness often afflict 
their mature years. 

NOVEMBER. — People born in this month are 
fond of travel and delight in nature. Their home 
life is happy, altho they are prone to jealousy. 
They are cool and brave in the face of danger, 
but easily depressed thru disappointments. Their 
temperaments are nervous. They are often stub- 
born and quick to take offense. As a rule they are 
faithful to their employers, firm in their allegiance 
and just to all. They are not usually religious, but 
inclined to free-thought. They should never specu- 
late, but stick to a legitimate business. Often 
troubled with diseases of the digestive organs. 

DECEMBER.— Those born in the Christmas 
month are often proud and stubborn. They like 
flattery and have a high opinion of their own im- 



22 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

portance. In business they show abihty, carry out 
their decisions quickly and make good executives. 
They are fearless, but not always diplomatic or 
truthful. When once they form an attachment it 
is for life. They are devoted lovers of the home 
and true friends. If aroused, they may become 
deadly foes. In personal appearance they are neat, 
and aspire to the highest society. They often fill 
positions of trust and are leaders in great under- 
takings. They are bold speculators. They are 
liable to diseases from high living, such as gout, 
rheumatism or apoplexy. 

How TO Determine the Lucky and Unlucky 
Days of Any Month. 

{This method is taken from an ancient treatise on 
Astrology.) 

Ascertain from any almanac the day on which 
a full moon occurs, and count the number of days 
from that to the end of the month: you then mul- 
tiply the number of days in the month by the num- 
ber ascertained as above, and the total will give 
you the lucky days (subject to a further test here- 
after explained). If the total happens to be, say, 
516, the lucky days of that month would be the 
5th and 1 6th, and if it should be 399 — ^as neither 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 23 

of these figures can be paired — the lucky days from 
that total are the 3d and 9th, and the 9th would 
be considered doubly lucky, if no tests worked to 
the contrary. 

The unlucky days are determined in precisely the 
same manner, by multiplying the number of days 
in the month by the number which have passed 
previous to a full moon. 

After working out your list of lucky days in 
the manner above described, you must then test 
them, in order to be sure that there are no opposing 
influences. You can do this by calculating the un- 
lucky days. Should you find that any day of the 
month which was designated as lucky came also 
in the list of unlucky days the latter preponderates 
and you must strike it from the lucky list. 

This plan of demonstrating lucky and unlucky 
days is very ancient, and has been tested to such 
an extent that it is considered accurate by most 
astrologers. In olden times, before the mass of the 
people understood much about figures, the profes- 
sional fortune-tellers demanded a large fee for 
computing the lucky days of any month, which 
they accomplished in the manner above described. 

Lucky marriage days for girls were cast in the 
same manner, except that the age of the girl was 
used as the multiplicator, or multiplier, instead of 



24 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

the number of days in the month. The result was 
determined similarly, and also by a test of the un- 
lucky days. Thus if a girl is eighteen years old, 
and thinks of marrying in October, she takes up an 
almanac and ascertains the day of the full moon in 
that month. If it occurs on the 24th, and there are 
thirty-one days in the month this leaves seven for 
the multiplier. She multiplies this by her age, eight- 
een, and the result is 126, which shows that the lucky 
days for her marriage in that month are the 12th 
and 6th, unless they are destroyed by another test, 
which is determined as follows. There are twenty- 
three days before the 24th, and she must multiply 
twent}^- three by eighteen, which process gives 414, 
and shows that the 4th and 14th are the only 
unlucky days for her marriage. And as they do 
not conflict with the lucky days, the 6th and 12th 
may be considered as genuine lucky days for that 
month, reckoning the moon to be full on the 24th. 
In determining her age, she should reckon any 
period over half a year as a full and completed year. 

Unlucky Days for Males 

January 3, 4. 

February 6, 7, 12, 13, 19, 20. 

March 5, 6, 12, 13. 

May 12, 13, 20, 21, 26y 2y. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 25 

June I, 2, 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24. 

July 3, 4, 10, II, 16, 17, 18. 

October 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 31. 

November i, 3. 
Almost all persons (being of male sex) who are 
born on the days included in the foregoing table 
will — in a greater or less degree — suffer, not only 
by pecuniary embarrassments and loss of property, 
but will also experience great distress and anxiety 
troubles about their children, daughters forming un- 
happiness in their family affairs, grave disaffection 
toward each other among those who are married, 
trouble about their children, daughter forming un- 
fortunate attachments, and a variety of untoward 
events of other descriptions. The influences of 
these days are calculated to excite in the minds of 
persons born thereon an extraordinary passion for 
speculation, for change in their affairs, for the 
initiation of new undertakings, but all of them will 
tend nearly to one point — loss of property and 
pecuniary embarrassments. If such persons em- 
bark their capital on credit in new concerns or en- 
gagements, they will be likely to receive interrup- 
tions to the progress of their undertakings. Those 
who enter into engagements intended to be perma- 
nent — whether purchases, leases, partnerships or, 
in short, any other speculation of a description 



26 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

which cannot readily be transferred or disposed 
of — will dearly repent their bargains. 

They will find their affairs from time to time 
much interrupted and agitated, and will experience 
many disappointments in money matters, trouble 
through bills, and have need of all their activity 
and address to prop their declining credit; indeed, 
almost all engagements and affairs that are entered 
into by persons born on any of these days will re- 
ceive some sort of check or obstruction. The 
greater number of such persons will also be sub- 
ject to sickness. 

List of Unlucky Days for Females. 

January 5, 6, 13, 14, 20, 21. 
February 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23. 
March i, 2, 8, 9, 16, 17, 28, 29. 
April 24, 25. 

May I, 2, 9, 17, 22, 29, 30. 
June 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19. 

July 3. 4. 
September 9, 16. 
October 20, 2y. 
November 9, 10, 21, 29, 30. 
December 6, 14, 21. 
The old author from whom these particulars are 
derived concludes with the following counsel : " We 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 27 

advise all females born on these days to be ex- 
tremely cautious of placing their affections too 
hastily, for they will be subject to disappointment 
and vexations in these respects. It will be better 
for them, in such matters, to be guided by the 
advice of their friends, rather than by their own 
feelings; they will be less fortunate in placing their 
affections than in any other action of their lives, 
as many of their marriages will terminate in sep- 
arations, divorces, etc. Their courtships will end 
in elopements, seductions and other misfortunes. 
These statements are drawn from the best astro- 
logical sources, and are given as a warning, that 
the persons concerned may avoid certain perplex- 
ing labyrinths of destiny, from which nothing but 
care and attention can save them." 

The Derivations of the Names of the Months 

January — The Roman Janus presided over the 
beginning of everything; hence the first month of 
the year was called after him. 

February — The Roman festival was held on 
the 15th day of this month, in honor of Lupercus, 
the god of fertility. 

March. — Named from the Roman god of war, 
Mars. 

April — Latin Aprilis, probably derived froni 



28 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

aperire, to open; because spring generally begins, 
and the buds open, in this month. 

May — Latin Malus, probably derived from 
Mala, a feminine divinity v^orshiped at Rome on 
the first day of this month. 

June — ^Juno, a Roman divinity worshiped as the 
Queen of Heaven. 

July — Julius — ^Julius Caesar was born in this 
month. 

August — Named by the Emperor Augustus 
Caesar, b.c. 30, after himself, as he regarded it as 
a fortunate month, being that in which he had 
gained several victories. 

September {Sept em, or 7) — September was the 
seventh month in the old Roman calendar. 

October {Octo, or 8) — Eighth month of the old 
Roman year. 

November {Nov em, or 9) — 'November was the 
ninth month in the old Roman year. 

December {Decern, or 10) — December was the 
tenth month of the early Roman year. About the 
2 1st of this month the sun enters the Tropic of 
Capricorn, and forms the winter solstice. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 29 

Derivations of the German and English Days of the 
Week 

Sunday, (Saxon) Sunnandaeg, day of the sun. 

Monday, (German) Montag, day of the moon. 

Tuesday, (Anglo-Saxon) Tiwesdaeg, from Tiw, 
the god of war. 

Wednesday, (Anglo-Saxon) Wodnesdaeg, from 
Odin, the god of storms. 

Thursday, (Danish) Thor, the god of thunder. 

Friday, (Saxon) Frigedaeg, day of Freya, god- 
dess of marriage. 

Saturday, the day of Saturn, the god of time. 

The names of the seven days of the week in the 
languages derived from the Latin originated with 
the Roman astronomers. They gave them the 
names of the sun, moon, and five planets, viz. : 
Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn. 



THE ANCIENT ORACLES 

The telling of fortunes and the predicting of 
the future in ancient times was the work of the 
Oracles. In the ancient religions the Oracle was 
believed to be a revelation made by some god or 
divinity in reply to the questions of men. The 
word " oracle " was applied both to the answer and 
to the sacred place where the answer was given. 
The responses were made either by priests and 
priestesses or by signs and portents. 

At the Oracle of Dodona the responses were 
given either by the movements of leaves, the noise 
of brazen vessels, or the murmurings of the waters 
of a fountain. Usually springs or grottos of which 
the waters were known to have delirious effects 
were selected for the sites of the oracles. At 
Dydima the vapor of the water affected both the 
priestess and person who consulted her. At Delphi 
the priestess, who was called the " Pythia," de- 
livered her utterances from a tripod placed over a 
chasm, from which intoxicating vapors arose. In 
some of the oracles, incense and artificial fumiga- 
tions were used. 

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FORTUNES AND DREAMS 31 

The answers of the oracles were famous for their 
obscurity and lack of meaning. They were often 
susceptible of two or more meanings. When King 
Croesus asked of the oracle whether he should 
make war against Alexander, the reply was : "If 
you make war you destroy a great kingdom/' 
Croesus began the war thinking that he would de- 
stroy Alexander, but it was his own kingdom that 
he destroyed. 

The responses of the Pythia were not considered 
authoritative till they had been submitted and ap- 
proved by the presiding priest. Delphi was the 
most famous oracle and became the center of all 
the Greek oracles. Even the Romans believed in 
its power. 

With the coming of Christianity, the oracles lost 
much of their influence. Eusebius affirms that 
Christ put an end to the reign of Satan on earth 
and thereafter the oracles became silent. 

In Greece there were altogether twenty-two 
oracles to Apollo, which were consulted for various 
purposes. One was used exclusively for the in- 
terpretation of dreams, another for the foretelling 
of battles, still another was- consulted by those who 
went into the Olympian games to find out whether 
they would be victorious. At Patrge sick persons 
pame to inquire whether they would get well At 



32 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

Nysa the priests would take patients and induce a 
cataleptic sleep, during which the sick man pre- 
scribed his own remedy. 

It is easy to see why many of the utterances of 
the oracles came true. They appealed to the super- 
stition of the primitive people, who took the replies 
as coming from their gods, and tried to live up 
to them. The will to see the prophecy fulfilled was 
often sufficient to make it come true. 

Napoleon's Oraculum 

This well-known method of telling fortunes is 
exceedingly ancient, and was a favorite with Napo- 
leon; — hence its name. The usual method was to 
mark down four rows of dots at random on a 
sheet of paper and then count them. If the first 
row had an uneven number of dots, one star was 
put in the first place, if an even number, two stars 
were put down, and so for each of the four rows. 
The resulting figure gave the key by which the 
chart was to be consulted. It often happened, how- 
ever, that the questioner consciously or uncon- 
sciously regulated the number of dots to suit his 
purpose. 

A more modern and strictly impartial way is the 
following: Take any book. Hold it tightly shut 
and stick a card at random between two of its 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 33 

pages. Open the book at those pages, note 

the first four words on the upper Hne of the 

left-hand page. Count the letters in these four 

words. If the first word has an even number 

place two dots in the first space, if odd, place only 

one dot. Then take the second word and place one 

or two dots in the same way, and so for the other 

two words. You will thus get a symbol that may 

look as follows: V or • or •• These are called 
•• • •• 

the Astral *' Keys." There are 16 possible con- 
structions or keys. Now ask your question. Turn 
to the Cabalistic Chart on page 35. Decide on 
which of the 16 questions you want to ask. Note 
the number opposite that question. Run your 
finger along the top of the table till you find the 
Astral Key which you have just formed. At the 
junction of this column with the number line, you 
will find a mystic letter which tells you which of 
the oraculum tables to consult. For example : You 
want to ask the question, " Shall I recover my 
property ? " This you find is No. 6 on the chart ; 
the symbol is :*: . Find this symbol, run your 
finger down the column till it meets with the line 
of No. 6, and it gives you the mystic letter A. 
Turn to the oraculum table marked A and opposite 
the same symbol you will find the reply, " You will 
not recover your property." 



34 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

Instead of the book and card plan, four dice 
may be used in the same manner. The points indi- 
cating the even or uneven numbers of dots in the 
symbol. 

Do not ask a question more than once in any 
one day. Always begin the search by reciting the 
formula : 

'^ Oraculum, Oraculum, 
Tell true fortune, or he dumb." 

The following are unlucky days, on which none 
of the questions should be asked, or any adventure 
undertaken : 

January i, 2, 4, 6, 11, 12, 20; February i, 17, 
18; March 14, 16; April 10, 17, 18; May 7, 8; 
June 17; July 17, 21; August 20, 21; September 
10, 18; October 6; November 6, 10; December 
6, II, 15. 



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1. Shall I obtain my wish? 

2. Success in my undertakings ? 

3. Shall I g:ain or lose my cause? 

4. Shall I live in foreig-n parts ? 

5. Will the strang^er return ? 

6. Shall I recover my property ? 

7. Will my friend be true ? 

8. Shall I have to travel ? 

9. Does the person love me ? 

10. Will the marriage be happy ? 

11. What sort of a wife or husband ? 

12. Will I have a son or daughter ? 

13. Will the patient recover ? 

14. Shall I speculate ? 

15. Will I be lucky ? 

16 What does my dream signify ? 

35 



The Answers 

A. 
What you desire you will shortly obtain. 

Trouble and sorrow will come to you. 

Be cautious in what you do today, or you 
will lose. 

Do not speculate. 

Your life will be spared. 

You will have a daughter, but a thankless 
one. 

Your mate will be virtuous and good- 
hearted. 

You will make enemies if you marry this 
person. 

Decline this Love, for it will not be constant. 

Don't travel; it will not be to your advan- 
tage. 

A true and sincere friendship will continue. 

You will not recover your property. 
Yes, the stranger will soon return. 

Do not remove from where you are at 

present. 
The Lord will help you if your cause is 

good. 

You will be lucky. 
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FORTUNES AND DREAMS 37 

B. 

Luck will come to you and will be coveted 
by others. 

Do not follow your desire for the present. 

A favor or kindness will come from some 
person. 

Beware of enemies who would defraud you. 

Only by the advice of an expert. 

The patient vshould be prepared for the 
worst. 

A son who will be a blessing. 
You will secure a rich partner. 

You will have prosperity thru this marriage. 

This love comes from an upright and sin- 
cere heart. 

God will protect you on your way. 

Beware of false and deceitful acquaintances. 

You will certainly recover your property. 

Unforeseen trouble prevents his return at 
present. 

Be prepared for a change. 

Be wise and careful or you will lose. 



38 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

C. 
With the blessing of God you will be lucky. 

Unless you take expert advice you will be 

unlucky. 
If they are not extravagant your desires 

will be granted. 
Peace and plenty will come to you and 

friends. 
You may meet with trouble unless you are 

prepared. 

You will lose if you speculate. 
Health and prosperity will result. 

A daughter that will bring a fortune. 

The person is in middling circumstances but 
happy. 

Decline this marriage or you may regret it. 

Refuse further intercourse. 

Better stay at home and help your folks. 

A true and sincere friendship is at your 
command. 

That which you have lost is lost forever. 
Sickness prevents him from seeing you. 

Stay where you now are and you will be 
content. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 39 

D. 

You will obtain a fortune in another 
country. 

You will certainly gain if you have courage. 

God will change your misfortune into suc- 
cess and happiness. 

You may meet poverty and distress unless 
you change your ways. 

You will have many impediments in the ac- 
complishment of your pursuits. 

Abandon all evil inclinations. 
Speculate — ^but cautiously. 

The patient's illness will be lingering, but 

he will recover. 
A dutiful and handsome son will bless your 

union., 

Modest in circumstances but honest. 
Marriage will add to your prosperity. 

The person you love does not speak well 

of you. 
Your journey will be pleasant if guided by 

prudence. 

His heart is false. Beware ! 

You may gain your property if you are 

cautious. 
Do not expect to see the stranger again. 

It is better so. 



40 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

E. 

The stranger will not return to you. 

Pray to God and strive modestly. He will 
help you. 

You will gain what you seek by industry. 

Remain here among your family and you 
will do well. 

You will obtain your wishes soon. 

You have enemies who will endeavor to 
ruin you. 

An enemy is endeavoring to bring misfor- 
tune to you. 

Never speculate. 

The patient will soon recover. There is 

danger of a relapse. 
A daughter who will be honored and marry 

rich. 

Your partner will be fond of pleasure. 

Marriage may bring you to poverty, there- 
fore be cautious. 

Their love is false to you and will harm 
you. 

Don't travel for the present. It is 
dangerous. 

This person deserves to be respected. 

You will never recover the property you 
have lost. Be reconciled. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 41 

F. 
Employ a detective and you will recover 
your property. 

The stranger will never return. 

You will be successful in foreign countries. 

A great fortune will be yours. Wait 

patiently. 
Your indecision is a great hindrance to your 

success. 
Wait till next month. Your wishes are in 

vain at present. 
There is great danger and sorrow before 

you. Be courageous. 

Today is unlucky. Take no risks. 
Leave speculation to others. 
The patient's recovery is assured. 

A fine boy will bring luck and joy. 

A worthy person and a fine fortune is to be 

yours. 
Do not let your intentions destroy your 

peace of mind. 

His love is true and constant. Guard it well. 

You will not have cause to repent it. 

Travel. 
You can trust this friend and never have 

cause for sorrow. 



42 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

G. 
This friend will be faithful and true. 

Bear your loss with courage. 

He will return unexpectedly. 

If you stay at home. 

You will meet failure in your pursuits un- 
less you economize. 

Heaven will bless you thru your friends. 
Not at the present time. 

You will get ahead of all enemies. 

It will be difficult for you to escape bad 
luck. 

If you speculate you will lose. 

The patient will recover after a week. 

A daughter and a son, both lucky. 

You will get an honest associate and 
prosper. 

This marriage may bring sorrow. De- 
cline it. 

Do not yield to this love. 

You may be recalled by an unexpected event. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 43* 

H. 
Go on your travels and see the world. 

Your so-called friend hates you. Beware 

of him. 
Your hopes to recover your property will 

soon be realized. 
An unforeseen affair prevents the stranger's 

return. 

Your fortune will come in another land. 

You will do well to refuse. 

You will not succeed. Try something else. 

You will soon realize your wishes. 

Your fortune will change for the better 

soon. 
Your luck will soon improve. Have 

courage. 

A good time to speculate. 

The patient will soon be better. 

A healthy son will bless you. 

You will be married in a short time to a 

worthy man. 
Do not marry this person if you value your 

happiness. 

This love will continue until death. 



44 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

I. 

Love is true, but will cause great misery. 

It will be foolish for you to travel at present. 
Your friend will be sincere and true. 
You will recover the stolen property soon. 

The traveler will return within a week. 

You will be more prosperous in foreign 

lands. 
Place your trust in God. He will give you 

happiness. 
Your future will shortly be changed for the 

better. 

You will succeed if you work hard. 

The misfortune which threatens will be 

prevented. 
Beware of false friends who seek to harm 

you. 

Speculate in moderation. 

The patient will gain health and strength 

again. 
She will have a daughter who will be a credit 

to her. 
You will marry a person for whom you 

will have little love. 
The marriage will come off according to 

your expectations. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 45' 

K. 

You will be comfortable and happy after 
many trials. 

You will have a sincere love from an up- 
right heart. 

You will prosper in your journey and re- 
turn safely. 

You can rely on the friendship of this 
person. 

Your property is lost forever. 

The traveler will be absent for some time. 

You will have luck and happiness abroad. 

Yes, success for the present is in sight. 

You may succeed in your undertaking if 
you work hard. 

You will do well to change your intentions. 

There are mean persons who would harm 

you. 
Your circumstances will shortly mend. Be 

patient. 

Speculation is serious. 

The patient cannot live long. 

She will have a tall, handsome son. 

It will not be difficult for you to get a good 
partner. 



46 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

L. 
You will get a successful partner. 
Good luck will attend this marriage. 
His love is changeable. 

You will be lucky in your travels. 

Love is true and sacred. You may rely 
on it. 

You will lose your property. 
The stranger will return with a fortune. 
You will have success at home. 
Your gain will not be worth while. 

Be cautious or you will meet with trouble. 

You will succeed according to your aspira- 
tions. 

You will get money soon. 

You will do well in spite of business. 

Speculation spells loss. 

The patient will recover in a month. 

She will have a tall, handsome daughter. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 47 

M. 

She will have a son who will gain wealth 
and honor. 

A partner with much money. 

The marriage will be lucky and prosperous. 

Party wishes to be yours only. 

A long journey will prove to your advan- 
tage. 

Do not place trust in the person. 
You will find your property at home. 

The traveler's return is doubtful. 

You will succeed in France but not in 
Germany. 

You will get no gain. 

You may get more luck than you expecr. 

Whatever your desires, you will speedily 
be gratified. 

Will be asked to a wedding soon. 

You will have no occasion to complain of 
ill-luck. 

Buy stocks, but not on margin. 
The patient's recovery is slow. 



48 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

N. 

The patient will recover, but will not live 
long. 

She will have a fair daughter. 

You will marry into a very rich family. 

By marriage you will gain much wealth. 

Await the time and you will not be dis- 
appointed. 

Stay at home. 

This person is a sincere well-wisher. 

You will not recover the lost goods. 

When abroad keep from gambling. 

You will soon have what you little expect. 

In this venture you will have great success. 

Be sensible and rejoice ever at that which is 
given you. 

Sorrow^ will depart and joy will return. 

Your luck will soon be at hand. 

Be cautious. 

The stranger will return in a year. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 49 

O. 
Don't speculate. 

The patient's recovery is assured. 
She will have a son who will become famous. 

You will get a se.nsible partner. 

Delay not your marriage; you will have 
happiness. 

Nobody loves you better. 

You may go ahead with confidence. 

A secret enemy is trying to deceive you. 

You will recover the stolen goods. 

The stranger will not return again. 

A woman will greatly increase your fortune. 

You will be cheated out of your earnings. 

You will be happy in the end. 

Fortune shuns you at present, but will come 
in time. 

You will soon hear agreeable news. 
There are troubles lurking about you. 



50 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

P. 

Every day will bring you increased happi- 
ness. 

Beware of gambling. 

The patient will recover soon and live long. 

She will have a son and a daughter. 

Your partner will be rich and lucky. 

Your marriage will bring you much happi- 
ness. 

He or she loves you devotedly. 

Stay at home; you will not prosper other- 
wise. 

This friend will bring you good fortune. 
You will not get back your goods. 

He is ill and cannot come to you. 

Remain at home and depend upon your own 
industry. 

Prosperity is ordained to you. Be patient. 
Work, and don't depend too much on luck. 
Your wish will be granted to you soon. 
Be very careful lest any accident befall you. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 51 

Q. 

Joy and happiness between friends is your 
lot. 

This day is lucky. Use it. 

He will yet earn a fortune, although he 
is now poor. 

Recovery is doubtful. 

She will have a son who will be a genius. 

A rich partner with a bad temper will be 
yours. 

You insure your happiness by wedding. 

He has great love for you, but wishes to 

conceal it. 
Go on your journey without fear. It will 

be lucky. 

He is inconsistent and deceitful. 

You will recover your property in a week. 

The stranger may return unexpectedly. 

You will dwell abroad in comfort. 

You will surely prosper if you are modest. 

You will soon enjoy plenty. 

Be contented with your present fortune. 



FORTUNE-TELLING BY CARDS 

The Origin and History of Playing Cards. 

The history of playing cards extends back five 
hundred years, and various stories and theories 
have been mooted as to how and by whom they were 
first introduced into Europe. Many Eastern na- 
tions — notably those of India, China, Chaldea and 
Egypt — possessed cards for divination and playing 
purposes which differed both in design and use 
from those known in Europe at an early date. It 
seems from ancient manuscripts that the wise men 
of the East regarded cards with great veneration 
and ascribed to them mysterious powers. They 
considered them mediums of revelation from the 
celestial powers. 

Many authorities hold that playing cards were 
invented by Europeans. It is certain that they 
were known in Italy as early as 1379, and that the 
Moors and Saracens introduced them into Spain 
at an earlier date. The first cards were called 
" Nabis," and the Hebrew word "' Nahi " means to 
prophesy. This gives weight to the theory that the 

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FORTUNES AND DREAMS 53 

original intention of cards was for purposes of 
divination. 

The earliest cards of which we have any definite 
knowledge were called " Tarots," which are sup- 
posed to have been the invention of a Jewish 
astrologer and cabalist. Various explanations are 
given as to the name. The science and divination 
by means of these cards were supposed to be found 
in the Egyptian " Book of Thoth," which Moses 
learned in the Egyptian temples and of which he 
guarded the secret jealously. Outside of a few 
packs in some of the museums, there are no tarot 
cards to be found. The pictures on them repre- 
sented priests, popes, jugglers, emperors, devils and 
other characters. Later on numerals were added 
to the symbolic cards so that games could be played 
with them. At the beginning of the fifteenth cen- 
tury, Venice had games of cards composed of 78 
cards, 22 containing symbols and 56 numerals. 
Later the size of the pack was reduced to 52 cards. 

Suits and Symbols 

There have always been four suits in use, but 
the symbols used had varied in different countries. 
Originally they were cups, money, swords and 
clubs. These are still retained in Italian and Span- 



54 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

ish cards. Old German cards have acorns, leaves, 
hearts and bells. The French cards used spades and 
clubs, hearts and diamonds. The word " spade " 
comes from the Italian word meaning a sword. 
The club sign was adopted from the three-leaf 
clover. Many of the packs used last century were 
very costly and artistic. They were painted by 
hand to represent historic characters. 

Mystic Meaning 

To many people a pack of cards comes next in 
importance to the Bible. To others they are sup- 
posed to be the devil's own handbooks of destruc- 
tion. They have exercised an irresistible fascina- 
tion over the minds of men and women of all ages. 
A great interest attaches to the many possible com- 
binations to be made from the cards in a pack. 
It has been pointed out that — 
The fifty-two cards represent the 52 weeks in the 

year. 
Thirteen cards in each suit represent the 13 lunar 

months, and the 13 weeks in each quarter. 
The four suits represent the four seasons of the 

year. 
The twelve court cards represent the 12 signs of 

the Zodiac. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS St 

Number of pips on all the plain cards — 220 
Number of pips on the court cards = 12 

Counting each of the court cards as 10 = 120 
Number of cards in each suit 13 



Total equals the number of days in the year 365 

The Charm and Power of Cards 

We have nothing to do in this book with cards 
used for gambling purposes, but as instruments of 
Cartomancy we find them full of charm and in- 
terest. Every person has a certain amount of 
superstition in his nature and desires to take a look 
into the dim and mysterious future. No one need 
be ashamed of confessing a certain amount of in- 
terest in the unseen and occult. Strange coinci- 
dences are happening all the time, and there are 
many inexplicable occurrences that meet us at every 
turn. Educated men and women are taking an in- 
terest in the occult to a greater extent than ever 
before, altho in the past the great statesmen and 
famous women of France, even the great Napoleon 
himself, were believers in the power of cards to 
foretell the future. Divination by cards is of great 
antiquity and is still as popular as ever. Formerly 
it ,was connected with astrologers' incantation and 
religious practices. Now, however, it is indulged 



56 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

in principally as a means of amusement. Of course 
no one need be warned against the danger of taking 
a pack of cards as a guide in matters of importance 
requiring judgment and discretion. 

What the Cards Signify 

There are several systems of telling fortunes by 
cards. In each the meaning of the cards and the 
mode of laying them out differ. The meaning of 
a card is modified when the card is reversed. As 
our modern packs are practically the same, looking 
at them from either end, it is well to mark the 
cards so that you can tell which is the top and 
which is the bottom. This could be done before 
starting to use the pack. 

Meaning of the Various Cards. 

Hearts are especially connected with the work 
of Cupid and Hymen. The suit has also close ref- 
erence to affairs of the home and to both the do- 
mestic and social sides of life. 

Diamonds are representative of financial matters, 
small and great, with a generally favorable significa- 
tion. 

Clubs stand for prosperity, a happy home life 
with intelligent pleasures and successful under- 
takings. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 57 

Spades forebode evil. They speak of sickness, 
death, monetary losses and anxieties, separation 
from friends and dear ones. They are also rep- 
resentative of love, appealing exclusively to the 
senses. 

Meaning of the Hearts. 

Ace. — A love letter, good news; (reversed) a 
removal or a visit from a friend. 

King. — Fair man of generous disposition; (re- 
versed) a disappointing person. 

Queen. — Fair, good-natured woman; (reversed) 
she has had an unhappy love affair. 

Knave. — A young bachelor devoted to enjoyment; 
(reversed) a military lover with a grievance. 

Ten. — Antidote to bad cards, happiness and suc- 
cess; (reversed) passing worries. 

Nine. — The wish card, good luck; (reversed) 
short sorrow. 

Eight. — Thoughts of marriage, affections of a 
fair person; (reversed) unresponsiveness. 

Seven. — Calm, content; (reversed) boredom, 
satiety. 

Meaning of the Diamonds. 

Ace. — A letter, an offer of marriage; (reversed) 
evil tidings. 



58 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

King. — ^A very fair or white-haired man; a sol- 
dier by profession, and of a deceitful turn of mind; 
(reversed) a treacherous schemer. 

Queen. — A fair woman, given to gossip and 
wanting in refinement; (reversed) a rather spite- 
ful flirt. 

Knave. — Subordinate ofificial, who is untrust- 
worthy; (reversed) a mischief-maker. 

Ten. — Traveling or a removal; (reversed) ill 
luck will attend the step. 

Nine. — ^Vexation, hindrances; (reversed) do- 
mestic wrangling, or disagreement between lovers. 

Eight. — Love passages; (reversed) blighted af- 
fections. 

Seven. — Unkindly chaf¥, cynicism; (reversed) 
stupid and unfounded slander. 

Meaning of the Clubs. 

Ace. — Good luck, letters or papers relating to 
money, pleasant tidings; (reversed) short-lived 
happiness, a tiresome correspondence. 

King. — A dark man, warm-hearted and true as a 
friend, straight in his dealings; (reversed) good in- 
tentions frustrated. 

Queen. — A dark woman, loving but hasty, and 
bearing no malice; (reversed) harassed by jealousy. 

Knave. — ^A ready-witted young man, clever at his 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 59 

work and ardent in his love; (reversed) irresponsi- 
ble and fickle. 

Ten. — Prosperity and luxury; (reversed) a sea 
voyage. 

Nine. — An unlooked-for inheritance, money ac- 
quired under a will; (reversed) a small, friendly 
gift.^ 

Eight. — ^Love of a dark man or woman which, if 
accepted and reciprocated, will bring joy and well- 
being; (reversed) an unworthy affection calculated 
to cause trouble. 

Seven. — Trifling financial matters; (reversed) 
money troubles. 

Meaning of the Spades. 

Ace. — Emotional enjoyment; (reversed) news of 
a death, sorrow. 

King. — A widower, an unscrupulous lawyer, im- 
possible as a friend, and dangerous as an enemy; 
(reversed) the desire to work evil without the 
power. 

Queen. — Widow, a very dark woman; (reversed) 
an intriguing, spiteful woman. 

Knave. — Legal or medical student, wanting in re- 
finement of mind and manners; (reversed) a 
treacherous character, fond of underhand measures. 



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Ten. — Grief, loss of freedom; (reversed) pass- 
ing trouble or illness. 

Nine. — A bad omen, news of failure or death; 
(reversed) loss of one near and dear by death. 

Eight. — Coming illness; (reversed) an engage- 
ment canceled or a rejected proposal, dissipation. 

Seven. — Everyday worries, or a resolve taken; 
(reversed) silly stratagems in love-making. 

Combinations of Court Cards. 

Four Aces. — When these fall together they imply 
danger, financial loss, separation from friends, love 
troubles. The evil is mitigated in proportion to 
the number of them that are reversed. 

Three Aces. — Passing troubles relieved by good 
news, faithlessness of a lover. If reversed, they 
mean foolish excess. 

Two Aces. — These mean union: if Hearts and 
Clubs, it will be for good; if Diamonds and 
Spades, for evil, probably the outcome of jealousy. 
If reversed, the object of the union will fail. 

Four Kings. — Honors, prefermicnt, good appoint- 
ments. If reversed, the good things will be of less 
value, but will arrive earlier. 

Three Kings. — Serious matters will be taken in 
hand with the best result, unless any of the three 
cards be reversed, when it will be doubtful 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 6i 

Tzvo Kings. — Co-operation in business, upright 
conduct, and prudent enterprises to be crowned with 
success. Each one reversed represents an obstacle. 
Both reversed spell failure. 

Four Queens. — A social gathering which may be 
spoilt by one or more being reversed. 

Three Queens. — Friendly visits. If reversed, 
scandal, gossip and possibly bodily danger. 

Two Queens. — Interchanged, secrets betrayed, a 
meeting between friends. When both are reversed, 
there will be suffering for the inquirer resulting 
from his own acts. Only one reversed, means 
rivalry. 

Four Knaves. — Jolly conviviality. Any of them 
reversed lessens the evil. 

Three Knaves. — Worries and vexations from ac- 
quaintances, slander calling the inquirer's honor in 
question. If reversed, it foretells a passage-at-arms 
with a social inferior. 

Two Knaves. — Loss of goods. If both are re- 
versed, the trouble is imminent; if one only, it is 
near. 

Combinations of Plain Cards. 

Four Tens. — Good fortune, success. The more 
there are reversed, the greater number of obstacles 
in the way. 



62 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

Three Tens. — Ruin brought about by lawsuits. 
When reversed, the evil is decreased. 

Two Tens. — Unexpected luck, which may be con- 
nected with a change of occupation. If one be re- 
versed, it will come soon; if both are reversed, it is 
distant. 

Four Nines. — Unexpected events. The number 
that are reversed stand for the time to elapse. 

Three Nines. — Health, wealth and happiness. If 
reversed, it means financial difficulties caused by 
imprudence. 

Two Nines. — Prosperity and contentment accom- 
panied by business matters. If reversed, small 
worries. 

Four Eights. — ^Attending a journey or the taking 
Up of a new position. If reversed, undisturbed 
stability. 

Three Eights. — Thoughts of love and marriage, 
new family ties. If reversed, flirtation and fooHsh- 
ness. 

Two Eights. — Pleasures and passing love fancies. 
If reversed, disappointments. 

Four Sevens. — Schemes and contention and op- 
position. If reversed, failure of same. 

Three Sevens. — Loss of friends, ill-health, re- 
morse. If reversed, slight ailments or unpleasant 
jeaptipn,. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 63 

Two Sevens. — Mutual love and marriage. If re- 
versed, faithlessness or regret. 

General Information. 

When a number of court cards fall together it is 
a sign of hospitality, festive social intercourse, and 
gaiety of all kinds. 

Married people who seek to read the cards must 
represent their own life partner by the king or 
queen of the suit they have chosen for themselves, 
regardless of anything else. For example, a very 
dark man, the King of Spades, must consider his 
wife represented by the Queen of Spades. 

Bachelors and spinsters may choose cards to per- 
sonate their lovers and friends. 

A court card placed between two cards of the 
same grade — for instance, two nines, two sevens, 
etc. — shows that the one represented by that card 
is threatened. 

Should a military man consult the cards he must 
always, be represented by the King of Diamonds. 

It is always essential to cut cards with the left 
hand, there being a long-established idea that it is 
more intimately connected with the heart than the 
right. A round table is generally preferred by 
those who are in the habit of practising cartomancy. 
It is a matter of opinion as to whether the cards 



64 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

speak with the same clearness and accuracy when 
consulted by the inquirer without a fortune-teller. 
The services of an expert are generally supposed to 
be of great advantage, even when people have 
mastered the rudiments of cartomancy themselves. 



Telling One's Fortune with Twenty-one Cards 

The Italian Method. 

Thirty-two cards are actually required for this 
method, altho only 21 of them are used. After 
shuffling the cards and cutting with the left hand, 
the fortune-teller counts off the first 11 cards and 
lays them aside. From the 21 which are left he 
takes the top card and lays it apart, then he lays 
out the other 20 on the table before him. One card 
must represent the inquirer, either a knave or a 
queen, according to the sex. If this card is not 
among the 20 cards on the table the pack must be 
dealt over. The meaning of the cards must then 
be considered; if any set of 2, 3 or more of a kind 
occur their meaning should be read also, as it may 
modify the general interpretation of the rest. The 
20 cards should be read from left to right con- 
tinuously to let each card continue the meaning of 
the one before. The cards must then be put to- 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 65 

gether again and shuffled and cut as before. The 
top card is again laid aside and the others divided 
into 3 packs, of which 2 contain 7 cards each and 
the last only 6 cards. The inquirer chooses one of 
the packs, which is next turned with the face up and 
one after the other the cards are to be read accord- 
ing to their significance. This operation must be 
repeated 3 times. 

The following will give an example of how these 
cards are to be manipulated : 

Let us take the Knave of Clubs as representing 
the inquirer, and the 21 cards selected are the fol- 
lowing in their regular order: King of Spades, 
Queen of Hearts (reversed), Ace of Hearts, Knave 
of Clubs, Ace of Spades (reversed), Ace of Clubs, 
Knave of Hearts, King of Hearts, Queen of Spades 
(reversed). Nine of Hearts, Knave of Diamonds, 
Ten of Spades, Ace of Diamonds (reversed), King 
of Diamonds, Seven of Diamonds, Eight of Dia- 
monds, Eight of Spades (reversed), Seven of Clubs 
(reversed), Nine of Clubs (reversed). Nine of 
Diamonds. The Surprise placed apart. 

On examining this list carefully we find there are 
4 Aces, which indicate danger and financial loss. 
The fact that one of them is reversed shows that the 
trouble is somewhat lightened. 

There are 3 Kings, which indicate that important 



66 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

matters will be undertaken and carried thru suc- 
cessfully by the inquirer. 

There are 2 Queens, both reversed, which show 
that the young man may suffer thru his own faults. 

There are 3 Knaves, which mean more worries 
and vexations thru which the inquirer's honor may 
be at stake. 

Three Nines, however, are indicative of happi- 
ness and wealth, altho there will be difficulties to 
overcome. 

The 2 Eights indicate some love interest and 
flirtation. 

And the 2 Sevens speak of mutual love and mar- 
riage, altho one being reversed adds an element of 
regret. 

We will now follow the cards as they lie before 
us from left to right: 

The King of Spades is an unscrupulous man who 
is a dangerous enemy and will cause trouble. 

The Queen of Hearts, reversed, speaks of a 
woman who, while good-natured, has had an un- 
lucky love affair and on whom the inquirer has set 
his heart. 

The Ace of Hearts indicates that a love letter con- 
taining good news will be sent to her by the in- 
quirer. 

The Knave of Clubs, a clever young fellow, is 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 67 

mixed up in the affair, but some grief may affect 
his health as indicated by the Ace of Spades, while 
the Ace of Clubs, coming immediately after, shows 
that this sorrow may have something to do with 
money matters. 

The 3 court cards which follow are indicative of 
a good time in which the inquirer will have to deal 
with the Knave of Hearts, who is a young bachelor 
devoted to enjoyments, the King of Hearts a man 
of generous disposition, and the Queen of Spades, 
reversed, a dark, intriguing woman. 

The Nine of Hearts shows that the inquirer will 
have good luck and pleasure, but the Knave of 
Diamonds, following immediately after, shows that 
an untrustworthy friend is trying to bring him to 
trouble. 

The Ten of Spades means considerable worry 
and is followed by the Ace of Diamonds, reversed, 
which also indicates bad tidings in which the King 
of Diamonds, an old soldier with a deceitful turn 
of mind and who has a grievance against the in- 
quirer, will have recourse to scandal and slander, as 
indicated by the Seven of Diamonds. 

Next comes the Eight of Diamonds, which shows 
that the inquirer will indulge in love-making, but he 
is in for considerable worry as his offer of marriage 
will be rejected. 



68 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

The Seven of Clubs tells him that money matters 
will also cause worry until the Nine of Clubs, re- 
versed, indicates that a gift of money will relieve 
the situation somewhat. However, there will still 
be vexatious hindrances, as indicated by the Nine 
of Diamonds. 

The *' Surprise " may now be turned up, and 
contains, let us say, the King of Clubs — a warm- 
hearted, true friend, straight in his dealings, thru 
whom happiness and prosperity may come to the 
inquirer. 

The Significance of the Three Packs. 

As before stated, after having read these cards 
as a continuous message, the cards must be again 
shuffled and cut into three packs. The inquirer is 
asked to choose one of the packs. We will take it 
for granted that he takes the middle pack, containing 
7 cards. Let us say, for example, that this pack 
contains the following cards : Knave of Diamonds, 
Seven of Diamonds, Ace of Clubs, Queen of Spades 
(reversed), Ace of Spades, Ace of Diamonds, 
Eight of Diamonds. Reading these cards, we notice 
three Aces, which indicate a lot of trouble — possibly 
a faithless lover — to be followed by good news. 
The Knave of Diamonds, an untrustworthy friend 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 69 

mixed up in a scandal which is shown by the Seven 
of Diamonds, and is brought about by a letter relat- 
ing to money, as shown by the Ace of Clubs. A 
widow with an intriguing mind, shown by the Queen 
of Spades, has something to do in this trouble. 
The Ace of Spades foretells enjoyment — probably 
an offer of marriage or a letter, as indicated by the 
Ace of Diamonds. The Eight of Diamonds fore- 
tells a happy marriage after all these troubles. 

The inquirer now selects another pack, which 
is to be read in the same manner, and finally the 
third pack is to be similarly interpreted. 



The French System. 

Thirty-two cards are required, rejecting all 
under the Sevens. They must be shuffled and cut 
as usual and divided into two packs of 16 each. The 
inquirer chooses one of the packs, and the first card 
is laid aside for the *' Surprise." The remaining 
15 cards are turned face upward and laid on the 
table from left to right. A certain card must be 
selected to represent the inquirer. And this must 
be in the pack he selects. If not, the division must 
be gone over again until this card is found in the 
selected pack. 



'JO FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

Method of Reading, 

If there are any 2, 3 or 4 of a kind their explana- 
tion must first be given. Next start from the card 
representing the inquirer and count in groups of 
7 from right to left. Next, pair the end cards 
together and read their meaning. After this 
shuffle the 1 5 cards again and divide them into three 
packs of 5 cards each. The top card of each is 
first removed and placed with the other which has 
been set apart as the '' Surprise." This will leave 
three packs of 4 cards each. Inquirer then chooses 
one of the packs, and the 4 cards are laid out on 
the table from left to right and their meaning is 
read. The left-hand pack is " for the house," 
the right-hand pack '' for those who do not expect," 
and the remaining pack is " for the surprise." 

Let us suppose, for example, that the inquirer, 
being a woman, is represented by the Queen of 
Clubs. She chooses the middle of the three packs, 
which contains the Knave of Clubs, Eight of Dia- 
monds (reversed), Eight of Hearts, Queen of 
Clubs. These will be read as follows : " A clever 
young man is ardent in his love and is flirting with 
the inquirer. He has thoughts of marriage in 
which the inquirer plays a very important part 
And the prospects are favorable." 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 71 

The next pack, which is " for the house," may 
have the following cards: Knave of Spades, Ace 
of Spades, Knave of Hearts, King of Spades. 
They are read as follows: There are 3 Spades, 
which indicate disappointment. Two Knaves com- 
ing together indicate loss of goods and other 
trouble. The Knave of Spades indicates a legal 
gentleman of not very refined character who is 
employed by his master, an unscrupulous lawyer, 
as shown by the King of Spades, and who is an 
enemy of the inquirer. A young bachelor devoted 
to pleasure, however, will help the inquirer out of 
difficulty. The next pack, which is for " those 
who do not expect," is, we will say, composed of 
the Queen of Hearts, Ten of Spades, Ace of 
Clubs, Nine of Clubs. These indicate that a fair- 
haired lady, who has had considerable grief, will 
bring letters relating to money to- the inquirer, pos- 
sibly an unlooked-for inheritance which will 
change the career of the inquirer. In the case of a 
merchant, it may mean new customers. 

Finally comes the pack " The Surprise," in 
which we will find The Ace of Hearts, Queen of 
Spades, Nine of Diamonds, Ten. of Hearts. These 
are read as follows : ** A love letter with the best 
of news will be received. A dark-haired lady will 
throw hindrances and trouble into the path of the 



^2 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

inquirer, in spite of which happiness and success 
will be the final outcome." 

An English System of Telling the Past, 
Present and Future. 

We will present an easy and generally accepted 
method of telling fortunes by means of cards. 
Thirty-two cards are required, which are shuffled 
and cut in the usual way. After being cut, the top 
card of the lower pack and the bottom card of the 
upper pack are laid aside and form the '' Surprise," 
then the packs are placed one upon the other. This 
leaves 30 cards, which are dealt into three equal 
parts ; the pack at the left representing the past, the 
one in the middle the present, and the one to the 
right the future. 

The man or woman wishing to know what For- 
tune has in store is called the "Inquirer"; he is 
represented by a card (supposing him to be a man) 
which we will say is the Knave of Hearts. Let us 
now suppose that the ten cards representing the 
past are as follows: 

Ace of Clubs (reversed) 

King of Spades 

Knave of Diamonds 

King of Clubs 

Nine of Hearts 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS n 

Ten of Spades. 

Seven of Spades (reversed) 

Eight of Spades (reversed) 

Seven of Clubs. 

Nine of Clubs. 

If we refer to the meaning of the cards as al- 
ready given, we will find the following as to the 
man's past: 

The Ace of Clubs shows that happiness has been 
of short duration. 

The King of Spades denotes that an unscrupu- 
lous friend has been at work. 

The Knave of Diamonds shows that this man 
has been a mischief-maker. 

The King of Clubs indicates that a warm heart 
and true friend have been of considerable assistance. 

The Nine of Hearts shows that this man has 
brought good luck. 

The Ten of Spades indicates that there has been 
considerable grief and some loss of freedom due 
to circumstances over which the inquirer had no 
control. 

The Seven of Spades (reversed) shows that 
silly love-making has cast its influence over the in- 
quirer. 

The Eight of Spades (reversed) shows, however, 
that the engagement has been canceled or rejected. 



24 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

The Seven of Clubs indicates that trifling finan- 
cial matters have at times made life sorrowful. 

The Nine of Clubs indicates that this financial 
condition will be solved by an unlooked-for in- 
heritance. 

The next pack being in the center represents the 
present, and we find, perhaps, that the cards run 
as follows: 

Ace of Diamonds 
Ten of Diamonds 
Knave of Hearts (reversed) 
King of Hearts (reversed) 
Seven of Diamonds 
Nine of Spades 
Eight of Hearts 
Queen of Hearts 
Seven of Hearts 

Queen of Diamonds (reversed). 
The reading of the cards will be as follows: 
The Ace of Diamonds denotes the coming of an 
offer of marriage or a letter. 

The Ten of Diamonds, following immediately 
after, indicates that the letter is about a voyage or a 
removal. 

This is followed by the Knave of Hearts, and 
indicates that it is a question of a young bachelor 
who is devoted to enjoyment. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 75 

Being followed by the King of Hearts (re- 
versed), it indicates that his dealings with the 
inquirer will be very disappointing. 

The Seven of Diamonds, which follows, ex- 
plains that the inquirer will come in for consider- 
able unkindly chaff. 

The Nine of Spades (reversed) foretells a loss 
of one that is near and dear, thru death. 

The Eight of Hearts, which follows, tells that 
the inquirer is harboring an affection for a fair 
lady. She is revealed to us in the Queen of Hearts 
as a good-natured, lovable woman who, according 
to the Seven of Hearts, is quietly and contentedly 
awaiting developments. 

The Queen of Diamonds (reversed) tells him to 
beware of a woman who is a spiteful flirt and apt 
to make trouble. 

The third pack represents the future, and we 
have the following cards : 

Queen of Clubs 

King of Diamonds 

Eight of Diamonds 

Ten of Clubs 

Nine of Diamonds 

Eight of Clubs 

Ace of Diamonds (reversed) 

Ace of Hearts (reversed) 



76 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

Knave of Spades (reversed) 
Queen of Spades (reversed) 

The Queen of Clubs indicates a dark-haired 
woman, rather loving but apt to cause trouble. 

The King of Diamonds is an old man who is 
also inclined to make mischief. 

The Eight of Diamonds shows that there have 
been some love passages between the inquirer and 
the lady which may develop into a romance, which, 
according to the Ten of Clubs, promises to be 
prosperous. 

The Nine of Diamonds, however, shows that all 
will not be smooth sailing, for, according to the 
Eighth of Clubs, a dark-haired man is also paying 
attention to this woman and may make headway 
in his attentions. 

According to the Ace of Diamonds (reversed) 
the inquirer must be prepared for evil tidings. 

The Ace of Hearts (reversed) foretells a visit 
from a friend, which the Knave of Spades (re- 
versed) shows is a medical student, not of the most 
refined character. 

The Queen of Spades (reversed) shows that an 
unscrupulous and spiteful woman is weaving her 
spell around the inquirer, and he had better beware. 

Again examining the cards of the future, we 
find two Queens, one reversed, which means rivalry 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS n 

between the women influencing this fortune. 
There are also two Eights, which indicate intrigue 
and opposition. 

This is but a brief summary of the way in which 
this method is worked. A great deal depends, of 
course, upon the cleverness of the fortune-teller 
in interpreting the cards according to the disposi- 
tion of the inquirer. 

The Gypsy Method. 

A very simple method, especially when there 
are many fortunes to be told, which is often used 
by the Romany folks, is the following. In this 
method the meanings are somewhat different from 
those given in previous chapters. These new^ mean- 
ings may better suit the characteristics of the in- 
quirer, and in connection with the readings already 
given they add many facts of importance. 

Thirty-two cards are taken, the numbers under 
7 being thrown out. The cards are shuffled and 
cut into three packs by the inquirer, each pack being 
turned face up. The center pack is taken first, 
then the one to the right, finally the one to the 
left, and placed upon each other in this position. 
The fortune-teller holds this newly arranged pack 
in his left hand and takes off 3 cards facing up- 
wards, selecting the highest card of any suit that 



78 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

may appear. He retains this one and lays the 
others aside for the next deal. Continue doing 
this until the pack is finished. Then shuffle all the 
discarded cards together, until you have 21 cards 
or more on the table. If 3 cards of any suit appear, 
or 3 cards of the same value, they must all be 
taken. 

A card must now be selected to represent the in- 
quirer. If she be fair of complexion she selects 
Diamonds; if medium fair, Hearts; if of brown 
hair, she selects Clubs; and if very dark, Spades. 
A man selects the King and a woman the Queen. 
This representative card is shuffled with the others 
and taken out when it is the highest of its suit. 
Should there be 21 or more cards selected beforr 
it appears, then it must be taken from the re- 
mainder and placed last of all. 

The cards are read from left to right, and are 
placed in horseshoe shape as they are drawn out. 
Picture cards represent people, and the number of 
spots relates to money or events. Diamonds con- 
cern themselves with money and interest; Hearts, 
with love affairs and affection; Clubs, with busi- 
ness events; and Spades, with the more serious 
afifairs of life. 

The following gives the significance of each 
card: 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 79 

Hearts 

King .... A fair man 

Queen ... A woman of similar complexion 

Knave ... An honest friend 

Ten A wedding 

Nine .... A wish 

Eight .... Love 

Seven. . . . Friendship , 

Ace Home. 

Diamonds 

King. . . . A fair man 
Queen ... A fair woman 
Knave. . .A companion 

Ten A wealthy marriage 

Nine .... Rise in social position 
Eight .... Success thru speculation 
Seven. ... A good income 
Ace A present. 

Clubs 

King. . . . A man of medium complexion 
Queen ... A woman 
Knave... A successful friend 

Ten A trip by water 

Nine .... Successful business 



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Eight .... Social pleasure 

Seven. ... A business affair 

Ace A letter or legal document. 

Spades 

King .... A dark man 

Queen. . .A dark woman (or widow) 

Knave ... Thoughts of personal matters 

Ten A journey by land 

Nine .... Sorrow or sickness 

Eight .... A loss of money or friends 

Seven. ... A quarrel. 

Three Kings coming together indicate a new 
friend; a Knave and 2 Kings, meeting an old 
friend; 3 Knaves, business at law; 3 Queens, a 
quarrel with a woman; 3 Tens, a lucky deal. If 
the Ten of Hearts, Ten of Clubs and Ten of Dia- 
monds come together, it means that a wealthy 
marriage will follow a journey across the sea. 
Three Nines indicate good news; 3 Eights, a re- 
moval; 3 Sevens, unsatisfactory news; 3 Aces, very 
good luck. An Ace of Clubs and of Diamonds to- 
gether, a letter which will bring an offer of mar- 
riage. The Ace and Nine of Hearts indicate that 
a desire will be realized at home; the Ace and Nine 
of Spades foretell death and sorrow in your family; 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 8i 

the King, Queen and Ten of any suit mean that 
you will hear of a marriage soon. 

Reading the Cards 

Let us now take a typical example of this 
method. Let the inquirer be represented by the 
Queen of Hearts. Shuffle and divide the pack into 
3, giving the King, Knave and Seven of Hearts, 
indicating that the inquirer has a male friend of 
medium complexion and good intentions. Lay 
these 3 cards in order beginning with the left hand. 
The fortune-teller now proceeds to draw off 3 
cards, making his selection as above explained. 
Having finished the pack, he repeats the process 
twice more. We will suppose that in these deals 
the following cards have been selected: 

King, Knave, Seven of Hearts, Ace of Clubs, 
King of Spades, Queen of Clubs, Queen of Dia- 
monds, Queen of Spades, King of Clubs, Knave 
of Diamonds, Ace of Hearts, Knave of Spades, 
King of Diamonds, Knave of Clubs, Queen of 
Hearts, Ace of Diamonds, Ten of Hearts, Eight 
of Clubs, Seven of Spades, Ace of Spades, Ten 
of Clubs, Ten of Spades and Ten of Diamonds. 

Beginning from the Queen of Hearts, as the 
starting-point, we proceed to count 7 to the left. 
The seventh card being the Queen of Spades, the 



82 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

seventh from this is the King of Hearts, and 
again counting to the seventh we get the Ten of 
Hearts. 

This is to be read as follows : 

The inquirer has many good friends, but the 
Queen of Spades represents a woman who will 
interpose difficulties to her marriage, but without 
effect. The next card is the Knave of Diamonds 
followed by the Seven of Hearts and the Seven of 
Spades; which combination represents news com- 
ing soon, but which may not be advantageous to 
the inquirer. The Knave of Spades is followed 
by the King and Ten of Clubs, which denotes that 
a dark man is separated from the inquirer, but 
thinks of her and hopes to be with her soon. 

The Creole Method 

You will no doubt remember the fascinating 
story of how Josephine, the wife of Napoleon I. 
and Empress of France, had her fortune told when 
still a girl. She was a Creole — that is a native 
of the West Indies and of French descent. Tra- 
dition tells us that she went to an old colored witch, 
who laid out the cards according to the Creole 
system and from them prophesied, " You will be 
greater than a queen." Josephine at first had faith 
in this prediction, but after waiting for a king to 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 83 

propose to her, she married a French soldier named 
Beauharnais, by whom she had two children. He 
died during the early part of the French Revolu- 
tion. Napoleon, who at that time was a poor lieu- 
tenant, deeply in debt and without prospects, pro- 
posed to her. He did not seem likely to carry out 
the prophecy and raise her to be more than queen; 
so she refused him. At last she was won over by 
his persistency and married him. In the course of 
years she became Empress of France. 

Just what the Creole method of divination was 
had been forgotten for many years. The follow- 
ing system, however, has recently been declared 
by an old gypsy of Martinique to be the exact 
method used by the fortune-teller of Josephine. 
It will not be found in any other book. It will be 
interesting principally because it differs materially 
from all the methods given in other books on car- 
tomancy. 

Begin by shuffling all the 52 cards thoroughly. 
The inquirer then cuts them and takes the pack in 
his left hand, first holding it on his forehead and 
saying, " Que le cerveau parle ! " which means, 
" Let the Brain speak," — then holding it over the 
heart, saying, " Que le coeur decide ! " or in English, 
" Let the Heart decide." The operator then takes 
the cards and spreads them fanwise before her on 



§4 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

the table, with the backs up. The inquirer then 
draws out at random the mystic number of 9 cards, 
arranging them as follows, face up: 










The first card is called the " Key Card," for it 
decides the interpretation to be put on the rest. If 
it is a Heart, it foretells the height of success; if 
a Diamond, it foretells wealth ; if a Spade, it brings 
misfortune; if a Club, it denotes hard work. The 
next two cards decide the time in which the for- 
tune will be determined. The low spots indicate a 
short space, the higher spots, a longer space of 
time. The court cards indicate a remote fortune, 
but a happy one. The next three cards indicate 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 85 

the rank or station to which Fortune will elevate 
the inquirer. If court cards, the Fates will be 
kind; if ordinary or low cards, the inquirer will 
have to be content with mediocrity. The Ace 
means disgrace or, at best, a very low station. 

The next two cards denote the course of married 
life. If court cards, the marital relations will be 
happy; if low cards, there will be trouble and fric- 
tion. The Ace means unhappiness at home. The 
last card is devoted to health. A court card means 
the best of health; the lower, more or less serious 
illness, according to the degree indicated by their 
spots. The Ace means an early death. The cards 
that were drawn by Josephine were (so we are 
informed) : 

King of Hearts 

Ten of Diamonds Nine of Diamonds 

Queen of Hearts Queen of Diamonds Queen of Clubs 

King of Diamonds King of Clubs 

Ten of Hearts 

- It will be seen that every card denotes the height 
of fortune — a combination that is rarely met with. 
After reading the mystic nine, the remaining cards 
are again shuffled and the inquirer draws out thir- 
teen cards at random from the pack. These are 
arranged in the form of a cross as shown in the 
diagram. 



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Put the first card in the center and the remain- 
ing cards to left, right, top and bottom as indi- 
cated by the numbers. The reading of the cards 
is as follows: 

Hearts denote love; Diamonds, wealth; Clubs, 
hard work; and Spades, misfortune. 

Of the court cards, Kings are lucky for women 
inquirers and Queens for men. Knaves are lucky 
if red and unlucky if black. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS Sy 

The Ace is always a sign of coming evil. 

The odd numbers are lucky for men and unlucky 
for women, and the even numbers are the reverse. 
A 2-spot means a gift; a 3-spot, a letter; a 4-spot, 
news; a 5-spot, an accident; a 6-spot, a change; a 
7-spot, friendship; an 8-spot, assistance; a 9-spot, 
home conditions; a lo-spot, business conditions. 

Let us suppose the cards just laid out in a cross 
are the following: 

Knave of Hearts 

Ten of Clubs 

Ace of Spades 
Three of Diamonds King of Spades 

Eight of Hearts Four of Hearts Queen of Spades 

Ten of Hearts Four of Hearts 

Seven of Diamonds 

Knave of Spades 

Two of Clubs 

This we would read as follows, the inquirer 
being a lady : 

The Knave of Hearts denotes luck in love ; prob- 
ably a suitor if the inquirer be unmarried, or a 
loving husband if the inquirer be married. 

The Ten of Clubs indicates that business condi- 
tions will soon improve, for an even number is 
lucky for ladies. The Ace of Spades shows a very 
dark and pressing trouble that threatens. Three 



88 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

of Diamonds shows that money will be lost by a 
foolish transaction. Eight of Hearts shows that 
fortunate assistance will be at hand. Ten of 
Hearts means that through friendship the business 
conditions will have greatly improved. 

The King of Spades means that a dark man will 
have a disagreeable effect upon the inquirer, and 
the Queen of Spades, the man's wife, will be in- 
strumental in making things unpleasant. Be care- 
ful not to get into their bad graces. 

The Four of Hearts indicates welcome news from 
a dear friend. The Seven of Diamonds shows that 
this friendship will bring gain of money as well. 
Knave of Spades means, " Beware of a treacherous 
man who is disposed to do you harm ! " The Two 
of Clubs means an unexpected gift from a business 
man, or possibly a gain through hard luck. Other 
interpretations may be put on these cards accord- 
ing to the temperament of the fortune-teller. 

A modification of this method is to draw 21 
cards instead of 13. Arrange 12 of these in the 
form of a semicircle, and the other 9 in the form 
of a triangle within the circle. To discover the 
past, read the circle first from left to right. Then 
to predict the future, read the triangle beginning 
at the left-hand angle, going up to the apex, down 
on the right-hand side, and across the base. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 89 

Card Oracles. 

Answering questions by means of cards is a 
popular pastime. If the inquirer wishes to know — 

" When will my wedding he? " 

she draws four cards and lays them face up on 
the table. The spots must be counted to get the 
number of weeks. A Queen or King means a 
speedy marriage with prosperity. A Knave means 
a delay. An Ace signifies trouble and bids the 
inquirer consider well before taking the impor- 
tant step. 

'' Will my lover he true to me? ** 

Lay the top 15 cards on the table face up. If 
the Ten, Nine or Eight of Hearts is among them, 
the chances are favorable. If the Ace of Spades 
is among them, the omen is bad. If the King of 
Hearts turns up, you can trust him for life. 

''Have I cause for jealousy?" 

Count off the top 9 cards. If the Ace of any 
suit is among them, beware, for there is someone 
he loves better than you. 

'' Shall we ever part? " 

Lay out 4 cards from the top in the form of 
a cross. Count the spots. If odd, then you will 



90 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

never part; if even, be prepared for a short part- 
ing in the future. If an Ace is among them, the 
parting will be a long one. 

''Is it advisable for me to change my residence?" 

Lay 9 cards in a circle face up. If the middle 
card is a picture card, remain where you are. If 
a small card, the number of spots indicate in how 
many months you should move. If an Ace, it in- 
dicates the need of great care. 

" What fortune is there in store for met" 

Take off 3 cards and lay them face up. If red 
cards, they foretell a good fortune; if black, 
trouble. If a King or Queen appears, it means 
that influential friends will help. If a Knave, be- 
ware of an enemy. If an Ace, you will have a 
struggle to achieve success. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 91 

HEARTS 

In days of youth, life's golden spring, 
When throbs of love begin; 
Then hearts are trumps, and fate will bring 
A hand that's sure to win. 

DIAMONDS 

In summer time of joyous life, 

When gifts of wealth expand; 

Then diamonds are trumps, and the happy wife 

Finds them a winning hand. 

CLUBS 

In the autumn days of life's decline. 
When friends are choice but few; 
Then clubs are trumps, and club-life fine 
Holds winning hands for you. 

SPADES 

When winter comes zvith hoary age. 
Then spades are trumps, my boy. 
The Sexton's spade will close life's page. 
With its sorrow and its joy. 



Fortune-telling with Dice and Dominoes 

A very ancient and fascinating way of telling 
one's fortune is by means of two dice, and the 
following tables make the game easy and interest- 
ing. We have confined ourselves to twenty ques- 
tions, comprising those ;which would most nat- 
urally occur to inquirers desiring to know the 
future. 

Two dice are used. The inquirer first selects 
the question to be answered, and calling this ques- 
tion aloud, takes the dice either in his palms or 
in a cup, and throws them on the table. The num- 
ber of spots of the upper surface of the dice are 
noted, the corresponding table of answers is con- 
sulted, and the answer corresponds in number to 
the question asked. 

If, for example, a lady has chosen the ques- 
tion 5, " How many beaux shall I have ? " and 
the dice fall with numbers 2 and 3 facing upward, 
the answer would be, " Perhaps one, possibly 
none." The same plan is adopted with dominoes, 
except that all stones containing blanks must first 
be thrown out. The dominoes are laid with the 

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FORTUNES AND DREAMS 93 

backs upward, mixed thoroughly, and one at a 
time selected, and turned over. The number of 
spots indicate which table of answers is to be 
consulted. 

Questions. 

1. Does he ever think of me? 

2. Will someone soon pay me attention? 

3. What must I do to please him? 

4. Shall I do what is asked of me? 

5. How many beaux shall I have? 

6. What kind of a man will my husband be? 

7. May I trust him? 

8. Does he love me? 

9. Shall I get married soon? 

10. Shall I have many adventures? 

11. Shall I be wealthy? 

12. Will my secret be discovered? 

13. What do people think of me? 

14. Shall I see him soon? 

15. Shall I receive a letter soon? 

16. Shall I receive a present soon? 

17. Shall I take a journey soon? 

18. Will my condition be improved? 

19. Will my wish be fulfilled? 

20. Will it prove a blessing? 



94 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

Answers. 



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1. He has too much to think about for such 
thoughts. 

2. If you would treat a certain gentleman with 
a little more regard, he would appreciate it. 

3. Do not receive the attention of others. 

4. Say what your heart dictates. 

5. One, a stout and very unpoetical fellow. 

6. Very tall, dark complexioned, quarrelsome, 
of a jealous disposition; rough, but with the best 
intentions. 

7. Find out what people say about him. It 
is rumored that there is much falsehood in him. 

8. With his heart and soul. 

9. In five months or more. 

10. No, very few, indeed. 

11. You will have money, but you must bear in 
mind that money does not always make one rich, 
nor give happiness, and sometimes is the source 
of bitter woe. 

12. If you tell it to nobody; otherwise not. 

13. A genius in every respect, but for that rea- 
son you are thought to hav^ a gr^at maijy faults^ 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 95 

14. At an unexpected time. 

15. Yes, for it will make you very happy. 

16. Not very soon. 

17. Yes, the journey of which you are think- 
ing at present. 

18. Not in the way you would like it. 

19. Yes, sooner than expected. 

20. Yes, altho at first you will not be aware of it. 



H E 



1. Very often; as often as circumstances 
permit. 

2. Wrinkles will be visible on you before that 
happens. 

3. Do not be so terribly affected. Show him 
by your manners that you have a heart and are 
honest and sensible. 

4. Be careful, for you might be laughed at. 

5. One, a very good and amiable young man. 

6. Amiable, cheerful, a little romantic, some- 
what poetical, good-hearted, but weak. 

7. Look in his open, honest countenance and 
you will know. 

8. Simply with ordinary brotherly affection, 
nothing mov^. 



96 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

9. Four years from now. 

10. Your life will be rather wearisome. 

11. If you are painstaking and very economical. 

12. There is one person who knows it, but will 
never disclose it. 

13. A mere fashionable puppet, heartless and 
soulless. 

14. Yes, rather soon. 

15. Yes, bringing sad news. 

16. Be patient for some time. 

17. Not quite as soon as desired. 

18. Very soon, and in an unforeseen way. 

19. Yes, but not completely, and not quite as 
desired. 

20. If it is taken as Fortune means it. 



Q 



1. You know exactly what he does. 

2. Yes, but only to make a fool out of you. 

3. Do not use too much sugar in your coffee, 
or he will think you extravagant. 

4. Yes, do it, if it can be done without blushing. 

5. Three, and not one good for much. 

6. A little conceited, vain fellow with rather 
a heavy mustache. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 97 

7. Be prudent. 

8. Yes, but you share his heart with other 
admirers. 

9. No matter how hard you try, it will not be 
sooner than four years. 

10. Many, but not interesting ones. 

11. You will have more than a competence; but 
you will lose heavily if you or your husband play 
at cards with money. 

12. You will disclose it. 

13. Quick at repartee, but not really witty. 

14. Not so soon, you will have to wait a while. 

15. Yes, quite a long one. 

16. Very soon, and which will give you much 
pleasure. 

17. Yes, but it will cost you many tears. 

18. Soon, by an unexpected occurrence. 

19. It will, more fully than expected. 

20. It will cost you many tears at first, but will 
end happily. 






1. He is thinking of you now, very lovingly 
and seriously. 

2. Yes, many, and three at the same time. 



98 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

3. Dress your hair neatly, do not wink, sit up 
erect and be very cordial to everybody. 

4. What will a particular person say about it, 
if you do? 

5. Two, a foolish old fellow, and a wild young 
man. 

6. A man of strong character, energetic and 
haughty, with wit and humor. 

7. He deserves much confidence. 

8. He is merely a true friend to you; no more. 

9. Yes, very soon. 

10. Very many interesting ones. 

11. H you do not speculate. 

12. H you keep it a secret; but you gossip too 
much. 

13. Very peculiar, by some. There is one per- 
son who understands you. 

14. Not until you are both gray. 

15. Not soon, but then it will be a very tender 
conclusion. 

16. No one thinks of giving you anything, 
just now. 

17. Yes, and it will give you much pleasure. 

18. Soon, and in such a way that seemed to you 
impossible. 

19. Yes, but very far from the present. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 99 

20. If you are thoughtful, cheerful, and try to 
be an optimist. 



El 




1. He does think of you, for which ye will 
be sorry some day. 

2. No, not for a long time. 

3. Do not be sentimental, but show common 
sense in whatever you say and do. 

4. Yes, for he will ask nothing of which you 
may fear. 

5. Three very fine and intelligent gentlemen. 

6. A very big-built gentleman, and very con- 
ceited. 

7. Hear what your best and dearest friends 
have to say about it. 

8. No. He loves another. 

9. When you love a particular person more 
than you do now. 

10. Yes, but you will tire of them. 

11. You will have money, and if you use it to 
good advantage it will last, otherwise not. 

12. Yes, it will. 

13. Haughty, conceited and discreet. 



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14. Yes, but not very soon. 

15. Yes, from a broken heart. 

16. Yes, but do not accept it. 

17. An important thing will happen which will 
prevent it, it will bring joy to you. 

18. Yes, but a long time from now. 

19. Your wish will be fulfilled if you take care 
as to how you act. 

20. Yes, if you are cautious. 



1. He thinks of you very often. 

2. Yes, but it will not bring you happiness. 

3. Always be happy and pleasant; never be 
angry. 

4. Your mother's advice is best. 

5. None. 

6. A young, handsome man who loves you very 
much. 

7. Take the advice of an older female friend. 

8. His was love at first sight, and lasting. 

9. You will soon fall in love, perhaps on your 
next journey. 

10. A few interesting ones, and you will be pro- 
tected against the unpleasant ones. 



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11. Yes, but not very. 

12. Everybody seems to be unconcerned about it. 

13. People think well of you. 

14. He is thinking of coming to you soon. 

15. Yes, you will soon receive an interesting one. 

16. A little pleasing present, not so soon. 

17. You will not take advantage of an oppor- 
tunity. 

18. Yes, and to your advantage. 

19. It is up to yourself. 

20. Yes, and it will make you very happy. 



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1. He thinks of you, but not very seriously. 

2. You will have many charming ones. 

3. Try to have your skin tanned, by means of 
the sun. 

4. To a certain extent. 
Twenty-five, if you take advantage of all 



5. 
offers. 
6. 

7. 
8. 



Ugly, lame, and very thin and tall. 

Yes, by all means. 

He loves you, but conceals it because he does 



not think it is reciprocated. 



102 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

9. Within two years. 

10. No, very few. 

11. You will be wealthy as you wish. 

12. Guard yourself and others, for there has 
been a leak. 

13. Good at heart, but conceited and not very 
sensible. 

14. Perhaps thru some coincidence, for he has 
sworn never to call. 

15. You will receive rather a mysterious one. 

16. Yes, a very small and dear one. 

17. Some sad interference will prevent it for 
some time. 

18. Yes, but not as you wish it. 

19. Enemies will prevent it. 

20. Pleasure at first, but later will cause tears. 



H 



1. He is thinking tenderly of you at this mo^ 
ment. 

2. A fellow of a very stout appearance. 

3. Pay very much attention to him, sit at his 
left side and eat nothing that contains onions. 

4. No, let him coax for a while. 



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103 



5. Perhaps one, possibly none. 

6. Beloved of all, favorite in society and 
among ladies, and a darling of yours above all. 

7. Yes, by all means, for he never deceived 
you, 

8. 

9. 
10. 
II. 

12. 

13- 
14. 

15- 

16. 

got it 

17. 
18. 
19. 



Yes, but it is very painful to him. 

In two years or more. 

Quite some. 

Be satisfied with what you have. 

Some know it already. 

Original and witty. 

In a month and two days. 

Yes, this wxek. 

Yes, but you will be sorry that you ever 



Yes, and with a gentleman. 

Yes, and it will bring joy to you. 

Something will interfere and delay its ful- 
fillment. 

20. If you overcome all anxieties on its account, 
it will. 



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I. Very little, but still it is more than you think 
of him. 



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2. ;Yes, a romantic, sentimental, foolish fellow. 

3. You must learn table etiquette. 

4. It would bring joy to you, but sorrow to 
more than one. 

5. One, and he will be a burden to you. 

6. A weak-minded drunkard and gambler. 

7. Yes, but be watchful. 

8. He loves you as much as you allow him to, 
which is not very much. 

9. In four or five years. 

10. They will be mischievous ones, and cause 
trouble. 

11. Yes, very; in ten years. 

12. Be cautious, and it will not. 

13. At times foolish, but prudent and quite 
humorous and witty. 

14. Next spring, when the snow melts. 

15. The one wished for is on its way. 

16. Yes, and you will rejoice over it. 

17. No, but perhaps a year from now. 

18. Yes, as you wish it. 

19. It will, but not so soon. 

20. It will prove as you interpret it. 



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1. He very seldom thinks of anything or any- 
body. 

2. Tomorrow a person will fall in love with 
you. 

3. 
4. 

5. 
6. 

world. 

7. 
8. 
mutual. 

9. In three years. 

10. Some at intervals of years. 

11. You will have plenty if economical. 

12. No, but would be to your advantage to have 
it discovered. 

13. Humorous and interesting. 

14. At the next meeting of a large crowd. 

15. Do not expect one very soon, for he is very 
angry. 

16. Yes, and from one you love dearly. 



Try to be as witty as possible. 

Take your father's advice. 

Three worthy gentlemen, within a month. 

Handsome and well situated in the business 

Trust him as far as you feel it is safe. 

He would love you if he knew it would be 



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17. Not soon, but then it will bring much pleas- 
ure to you. 

18. According to how you act. Be cautious. 

19. Yes, but to your disadvantage. 

20. If it happens naturally, it will bring joy. 






I. 
2. 

3. 

4. 

5- 
to you 
6. 

7. 
8. 

9. 
10. 

II. 
12. 

13- 



Very little. 

Yes, from a soldier. 

Please him in every respect. 

It would do no harm if you would. 

One, and he will give himself entirely up 



A fellow who will be a burden to you. 
He is fond of flirting, but is true to you. 
He loves you only. 
In four or five years. 
Only while out of your home town. 
If you are economical. 
It may, but a long time from now. 
Clear understanding, but a very poor 
listener. 

14. Today perhaps. 

15. No, unless it is an answer to yours. 

16. Yes, but from one you don't admire. 



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17. There will be no particular opportunity, but 
perhaps you will. 

18. Yes, but not so soon. 

19. Yes, but it will bring sorrow to someone. 

20. No, unfortunately not. 



way. 



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He is constantly thinking of you. 

Not in two or three years yet. 

Be patient, and allow him to have his own 



4. If you do, you may regret it. 

5. One, but an unworthy one. 

6. Very uninteresting and tiresome. 

7. You would hurt his feelings, if you did not. 

8. Very much, and very dearly. 

9. In five years. 

10. Only when you attend crowds of people. 

11. Conveniently so. 

12. Not so soon. Be cautious. 

13. Just so. You have many admirers. 

14. Be independent and wait for him to come, 
before going to him. 

15. No, not a present. 

16. Yes, but not a very large one. 



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17. As you desire; it will be up to yourself. 

18. Not that it will make much of a difference. 

19. Yes, and it will bring many friends to you. 

20. Yes, in disguise. 



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1. Yes, very pleasing thoughts. 

2. Yes, very many and at the present time. 

3. When you see him again, place a flower in 
his buttonhole. 

4. Do it unintentionally. 

5. Four at the same time. 

6. Disfigured and very ugly, but you will not 
notice it. 

7. Do not trust him, unless you feel sure that 
he can be trusted. 

8. He cannot live without you. 

9. In six or seven years. 

10. Many at unexpected times. 

11. For a very short time only. 

12. Yes, but not so soon. 

13. All think you very witty and humorous, but 
conceited. 

14. He will not come; laboring under a wrong 
impression. 



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15. Yes, a very interesting one. 

16. No, not for a long while. 

17. A very short one. 

18. When you most heartily wish for it. 

19. Yes, but that will bring you an enemy 
which will sadden the joy. 

20. A blessing to all. 



• • • 



1. He thinks as often of you as you of him. 

2. Tomorrow evening about 8 o'clock. 

3. Answer, but do it gracefully. 

4. No, you must not do it. 

5. Only one. 

6. Pleasant and handsome. 

7. No. He is a scoundrel. 

8. He feels that he cannot help himself. 

9. In a week or more. 

10. Your life will be very peaceful. 

11. You will always have plenty. 

12. It would be very good to be discovered. 

13. Not witty, and interesting only at times. 

14. Yes, very soon. 

15. Tomorrow perhaps. 

16. Not so soon as you desire. 



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17. Very soon, a long one. 

18. Yes, to your happiness. 

19. It will not. 

20. Yes, to the best happiness. 




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1. He does not. 

2. Unfortunately for you, much too soon. 

3. He hates to see you dressed with a low- 
necked dress and bare arms. 

4. Yes, without any fear. 

5. Two; one squints, and the other is bald. 

6. Tall and round. He is patient and fond of 
sweet things. 

7. You have had enough proofs that he has 
the best heart in the world. 

8. He is yours in heart and soul. 

9. In three years. 

10. Your life will be like a foaming torrent. 

11. As wealthy as you are at present. 

12. No, but is advisable to disclose it quickly. 

13. Neither very discreet nor very witty, very 
interesting to one. 

14. Before the autumn wind blows over the 
meadow. 



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15. Yes, but not the wished-for one. 

16. Yes, a bouquet of flowers. 

17. You will soon see cities which you never 
expected to visit. 

18. When you wish for it to change. 

19. If that is really your wish. 

20. No. That is an impossibility at present. 



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1. He thinks of you in sleep and in dreams. 

2. You are constantly surrounded by admirers. 

3. Treat him with frankness and candor, but 
don't act coquettishly. 

4. Whatever you do, do it prudently. 

5. One, and a very jealous one who will con- 
stantly watch you. 

6. Loving and tender; he will claim daily a 
score of kisses. 

7. Always; you need not mistrust him so very 
much. 

8. Does not his pale countenance betray his 
deep sorrow? 

9. Yes, in six weeks or more. 

10. Yes, thrilling adventures. 

11. Quite rich. 



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12. It will unless you guard yourself cautiously. 

13. A good creature. 

14. No. You are separated forever. 

15. Yes, one is now on its way. 

16. Yes, but not from the one you expect. 

17. A short, sentimental one. 

18. Yes, but it will not be of much advantage 
to you. 

19. If you do your, best to promote it. 

20. It will bring both joy and sorrow. 







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1. Your eyes are a pair of stars which, once 
seen, can never be forgotten. 

2. Yes, but be prudent, for he is a sad rogue. 

3. Show more kindness to human beings, and 
less toward cats. 

4. It would be unjust to refuse. 

5. One; a fat little fellow. 

6. Very ugly, but in your eyes the very hand- 
somest. 

7. Yes, with your full heart. 

8. Do you not see his cheeks redden when he 
looks at you? 

9. Never, or not till late in life. 



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113 



10. Too many, especially love adventures. 

11. Your wealth will exceed your knowledge of 
what to do with it. 

12. It is discovered at the present time. 

13. A mischievous little vixen. 

14. Very soon, sooner than you expect. 

15. The one you want you will never receive. 

16. Very soon, a very sweet one. 

17. Yes, the one you are looking forward to 
with pleasure. 

18. It will depend upon yourself only. 

19. Yes, certainly. 

20. It will bring joy and happiness to you. 



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• • 




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1. He would like to, but is afraid. 

2. When you cease your coquettish ways. 

3. Upon your next meeting, give him your 
hand and say, " I am exceedingly happy to call you 
my friend." 

4. You cannot well do anything else. 

5. One, and he will bring much joy into your 
life. 

6. Very tall, brown-complexioned, noble, manly 
and amiable young man who wears spectacles. 



114 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

7. You may believe him and not the world's 
tittle-tattle. 

8. The next time you hand him a glass of 
water, and if in taking it he tries to touch your 
hand, he loves you. 

9. In a year and six months. 

10. Very many with rogues and robbers. 

11. Rich in love and all amiable virtues, but not 
rich in money. 

12. You think it to be a secret, but it never has 
been one. 

13. Very capricious. 

14. If you write that he should come, otherwise 
not. 

15. Very soon, and a very tender one. 

16. Yes, a living present, with a kiss. 

17. Yes, but not the one you are now thinking 
of. 

18. Not very soon. 

19. Yes, but not so soon as you would like it. 

20. As long as you keep your heart pure and 
true. 



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1. He tries not to, for when he does it is very 
painful. 

2. A rich old, lame gentleman, with a mustache. 

3. Do not conceal your love; prove it by send- 
ing him a gift. 

4. It will bring about important consequences, 
depending upon yourself whether it will be ad- 
vantageous or not. 

5. It is best that you have none. 

6. A very handsome man, a genius, and your 
love is mutual. 

7. Trust him and him only. 

8. In the same way as you love him. 

9. When the first snow falls. 

10. You are subject to many. 

11. Your present conditions will continue. 

12. Yes, by an enemy who will betray it. 

13. Very artless, nothing else. 

14. At the beginning of autumn. 

15. In a month or so, the longed-for one. 

16. Someone is thinking at present to make you 
one, but whether he will or not is unknown. 

17. Yes, to England. 



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1 8. Yes, soon. 

19. To a very small extent. 

20. It will bring much happiness to you. 




in 



I. 

2. 

time. 

3- 

4. 
joy. 

5. 
6. 

7. 
8. 

9. 
10. 
II. 
12. 

13- 
by all. 

14. 
return. 

15. 
16. 



No, perhaps later. 

One is paying attention to you at the present 

He thinks you faultless. 

If you think it will give you pleasure and 

One, the one you love. 

A witty fellow, full of mischief and fun. 

Take care in trusting him. 

He does, but conceals it. 

This year or next. 

A very interesting one, but not so soon. 

Yes, but be very economical. 

Yes, next week all will be known. 

Very silly at times, but you are pardoned 

You have driven him away, he will never 

This week; a very interesting one. 
Perhaps this week, but surely this month. 



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117 



17. Yes, to some other foreign country. 

18. To some extent, and will bring much joy. 

19. It is up to your behavior. 

20. It will bring many happy hours. 



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1. Yes, but with sorrow. 

2. Yes, it will start by the presentation of a 
flower. 

3. Whatever you do will not please him. He 
is a faultfinder. 

4. If you do, you will be laughed at by the 
one of whom you are asked to do it. 

5. One, an unexpected one. 

6. A worthless fellow who will bring you sor- 
row, yet a dear fellow. 

7. Don't place too much confidence in him. 

8. He loves you very much and would be happy 
to gain your hand. 

9. Next spring. 

10. Not very soon, but you will in time. 

11. If you make up your mind to be. 

12. Yes, when least expected. 

13. Very foolish at times, yet witty at other 
times. 



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14. Tomorrow perhaps. 

15. Yes, sooner than you expect. 

16. Yes, a ring. 

17. A pleasant trip eastward. 

18. Not the way that you would wish it 

19. If you desire it truthfully. 

20. At present it is doubtful. 



THE SCIENCE OF PALMISTRY* 

If we regard either hand closely, we notice that 
the surface of the fingers and palms consists of 
elevations, depressions and lines. The ancients gave 
these different formations separate names to which 
they attached certain meanings. 

For the purpose of divination the science of 
palmistry is of great importance, because it is these 
selfsame lines and elevations in the palm which be- 
tray the character and disposition of its possessor. 
The old notion that they also disclose his future has 
been discarded by modern authorities. 

The lines on the palm remain unchangeable and 
irremovable. This has been often proved in the 
cases where through accident the palm happened to 
become disfigured; even where the entire skin came 
off, it was observed that these delicately indented 
lines which seemed to be only in the superficial 
layer of the skin were in reality indelibly stamped 
into the tissues of the hand, and the new skin bore 
them in the same manner. 

*The significance of the lines and mountains of the hands 
are compiled from several old and authentic treatises on 
Palmistry. 

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120 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

The Line of Life and the Line of Fate are the 
only ones to undergo any change, and they are also 
the lines which, though unable to hint the future, 
clearly show the earliest past and the direction 
which the possessor should pursue. But despite 
some pretensions to the effect, it is impossible to 
tell whether the objects sought for will be reached. 
When it is desired to do that the other lines which 
are unchangeable must be called to assistance. For 
instance, if the Line of Character is strong and 
well defined, the palmist assumes that the object 
will be accomplished, and vice versa. As may be 
seen, this method is one of probabiHties rather than 
positive truths. 

The chief value of palm-reading consists in the 
helpful suggestions which it offers to the conscien- 
tious psychic in his efforts to unravel the future of 
his client. 

Principal Lines of the Palm and Their Meaning 

I. The Line of Life^ which begins over the ball 
of the palm, may with equal reason be called the 
line of the heart, because it furnishes the skillful 
palmist with information concerning the heart as 
well as concerning long life. If this line is long, 
firm, continuous, it indicates continued good health 
and a strong heart. It shows cheerfulness and old 



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121 



MATERlM. 
ORDER 




122 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

age. If the line is discontinued, cut transversely 
with short lines, interrupted with small indentions, 
spots and warts, and in addition has a pale color, 
it signifies poor health and heart trouble. If the 
line is weak and thin at the beginning, but grows 
stronger toward the end, it means that its possessor 
is not healthy in his youth, but will acquire robust 
health as he grows older. If the line begins firmly 
and then tapers off toward the end, just the opposite 
meaning is to be deduced. 

If the Line of Life issues a branch opposite the 
index finger and pointing to it, it presages honor 
and riches for the possessor. 

2. The Line of Fate or Fortune, so called be- 
cause its peculiar formation holds the secret of the 
possessor's fortune, which secret may be disclosed 
only by the skillful palmist — runs from the wrist 
toward the fingers. If the line begins at the ball 
of the palm, it signifies success in love and a rich 
marriage. But if it begins toward the end of the 
hand, it signifies success in one's journeys and in 
foreign countries. Should the line reach the first 
joint of the middle finger, it signifies good results, 
but at the same time it also betrays greed and 
selfishness. 

If little twigs issue from the main line they in- 
dicate riches and legacies, according to the number 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 123 

of the twigs; while departing branches, on the other 
hand, show poverty and sometimes imprisonment. 

A skillful palmist does not have to see the actual 
hand in order to give a correct reading. An im- 
pression of the palm on a sheet of smoked paper, 
which is afterward covered with oil in order to 
retain the impression, shows him the main line with 
sufficient distinctness to enable him to give a cor- 
rect reading. 

The Shape and Length of the Phalanges 

represent certain qualities and features of char- 
acter, as presented in the following: 

Jupiter, the first finger. — If the first phalanx is 
longer than the second, it indicates ability to con- 
trol others, direct and maintain order; if the second 
phalanx is long and well developed, it indicates 
leadership ; if short and thin, intellectual weakness ; 
if the third phalanx is long, it indicates love of 
power in material things. 

Saturn, second finger. — If the first phalanx is 
longer than the second, it indicates ability for mas- 
tering scientific subjects; if the second phalanx is 
long, it indicates great interest in subjects requiring 
deep study; if the third phalanx is long, it indicates 
a love of metaphysics and money. 

Sun, third finger. — If the first phalanx is longer 



124 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

than the second, it indicates love of the arts; if the 
second phalanx is long, it indicates success and love 
of riches; if the third phalanx is thick, it indicates 
an inherited talent for the arts. 

Mercury, fourth finger. — If the first phalanx is 
longer than the second, it indicates a taste for and 
love of research; if the second phalanx is long and 
well developed, it indicates industrious habits; if 
the third phalanx is long and fat, it indicates a de- 
sire for the comforts of life. 

The following points, upon which the science of 
Palmistry is based explain its mysteries, and will 
be found very interesting, amusing and instructive. 

Form of the Hand 

Hands are classed in seven types : 

1. The Elementary or Bilious Hand, indicating 
brutal instinct instead of reason as the governing 
power of the character. 

2. The Square or Jupiter Hand, indicating a 
practical, stubborn, methodical and conventional 
character; one apt to be suspicious of strangers and 
radical in views. 

3. The Spattdate or Nervous Hand, so named 
because of its imagined resemblance to a spatula. 
It is broad at the base of the fingers, arid indicates 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 125 

great energy and push to discover; also courage 
and fearlessness. 

4. The Philosophic or Venus Hand has a long, 
thin, muscular palm, with long fingers; indicates a 
student of nature and searcher after truth. 

5. The Mercury or Artistic Hand indicates 
quick temper, impulsiveness; a character that is 
light-hearted, gay and charitable, today; and to- 
morrow, sad, tearful and uncharitable. 

6. The Lunar or Idealistic Hand indicates an ex- 
tremely sensitive nature. 

7. The Harmonic or Solar Hand indicates a 
character of great versatility, brilliant in conversa- 
tion, and an adept in diplomacy. 

Character from the Shape of a Hand and Fingers 

The shape of the fingers is frequently a correct 
indication of the character of the individual, and 
taken in connection with the lines of the palm they 
serve as a forecast of the person's life in the past 
and future. 

A hand with pointed fingers (see Fig. i) is rare 
and is usually the accompaniment of a delicate, sen- 
sitive palm and is the hand that is most often found 
among dreamers, poets, idealists, artists and philos- 
ophers. It is an indication that soul rules over 
matter and indicates a high-grade personality. 



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Conical fingers (as in Fig. 2), with a well-formed 
thumb, indicate that the person is quick in action 
and is ruled by impulse rather than by calculation. 
They are the sign of a clever, nervous, energetic 
character. 

Square fingers (such as are shown in Fig. 3) 




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indicate perseverance, regularity and a love of or- 
der. They are generally found with a thorough 
business man, a progressive, law-abiding citizen 
with a talent for conception and execution, Their 
owner is usually methodical, punctual and neat. 

Spatulate fingers (as shown in Fig. 4) derive 
their name from the fact that the " spatula '' is 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 127 

a knife-shaped instrument used by druggists, where 
the tip is slightly wider than the stem. Fingers of 
this kind show action, energy, self-confidence. 
They are often found in men who labor with their 
hands, and seldom with the idle rich. 

Knotted fingers (as in Fig. 5) are an indication 
of toil, energy and resourcefulness. The person is 
usually more imitative than original, but is able to 
turn any situation to some practical advantage. 

The refined woman's hand (see Fig. 6) has the 
fingers neither spatulate nor square, but usually of 
the tapering type, tho not often pronounced, ex- 
cept in the idle women. Possessors of such hands 
love beautiful things, crave excitement, act on im- 
pulse, but make good wives and loving mothers. 

The criminal's fingers (see Fig. 7) are usually 
short and ill-formed. The fingers are wide at the 
base and rounded at the nails, which are apt to be 
thick and coarse. The palm is soft from lack of 
manual work. The thumb is short but flexible. 

In the workman's hand (see Fig. 8) the palm is 
hard and thick; not necessarily from toil but by 
nature. The thumb is short and slightly turned 
back. The fingers are usually coarse and thick. 
This hand indicates improvidence, lack of fore- 
thought, and primitive passions. It is also the hand 
oi th^ savage and th.e illiterate.. 



128 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

The Mountains 

are joints or elevations on the palm. 

Mount Venus, if prominent, indicates a person 
of strong passions, great energy in business, and 
admiration of physical beauty in the opposite sex; 
it also indicates love of children, home and wife or 
husband. When not well developed, there isi a lack 
of love for home, children, wife or husband; and 
in a man it indicates egotism and laziness; in a 
woman, hysteria. 

Mount Jupiter, if prominent, indicates a person 
who is generous, loves power and is brilliant in con- 
versation; if a woman, she desires to shine and be 
a social leader. When not well developed, it in- 
dicates lack of self-esteem, slovenliness and indif- 
ference to personal appearance. 

Mount Saturn, if prominent, indicates a serious- 
minded person, religiously inclined, slow to reach 
a conclusion, very prudent, free in the expression 
of opinions, but inclined to be pessimistic. 

Mount Apollo, if prominent, indicates ability as 
an artist, generosity, courageness and a poetical 
nature; apt to be a spendthrift. When not well 
developed, it indicates cautiousness and prudence. 

Mount Mercury, if prominent, indicates keen 
perceptions, cleverness in conversation, a talent for 



FORTUNES 'AND DREAMS 129 

the sciences, industry and deceitfulness. If not 
well developed, it indicates a phlegmatic, stupid 
disposition. 

Mount Luna, if prominent, indicates a dreamy, 
changeable, capricious, enthusiastic and inventive 
nature. When not well developed, it indicates con- 
stancy, love of home and ability to imitate others. 

Mount Mars, if prominent, indicates self-respect, 
coolness and control of self under trying circum- 
stances, courageousness, venturesomeness and con- 
fidence in one's ability for anything undertaken. 
When not well developed, it indicates the opposite 
of these characteristics. 

A Reading of the Lines and Other Characteristics 

The Fate Line 

commences at Rascettes and if it extends straight 
to Mount Saturn, uninterrupted, and alike in both 
hands, good luck and success are realized without 
personal exertion. If not in one hand and inter- 
rupted in the other, success will be experienced 
only by great effort. If well defined at the wrist, 
the early life is bright and promising; if broken in 
the center, misery, for middle life is indicated. If 
this line touches Mounts Luna and Venus it indi- 
cates a good disposition and wealth; if inclined 



I30 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

toward any mount, it implies success in that line 
for which the mount stands. If it is made up of 
disconnected links, it indicates serious physical and 
moral struggles. Should it end at the Heart Line, 
the life has been ruined by unrequited love. If it 
runs through a square, the life has been in danger 
and saved. Should it merge into the Heart Line 
and continue to Mount Jupiter, it denotes distinction 
and power secured through love. 

The Girdle of Venus 

is a curved line extending from Mount Jupiter to 
Mercury, encircling Saturn and Apollo. It appears 
on few hands, but it indicates superior intellect, a 
sensitive and capricious nature; if it extends to 
the base of Jupiter it denotes divorce; ending in 
Mercury, implies great energy; should it be cut by 
parallel lines in a man, it indicates a hard drinker 
and gambler. 

The Lines of Reputation 

commence in the middle of the hand, at the Head 
Line. Mount Luna or Mount Mars indicate finan- 
cial success from intellectual pursuits after years of 
struggling with adversity. If from the Heart Line, 
real love of occupation and success; if from the 
H^^id Line, success from selfishness. An i3land on 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 131 

this line denotes loss of character, a star on it near 
Apollo implies that success will be permanent, and 
a square, brilliant success. The absence of this line 
implies a struggle for recognition of one's abilities. 

The Line of Intuition 

beginning at the base of Mount Mercury extends 
around Mars and Luna; it is frequently found in 
the Venus, Mercury and Lunar types of hands; 
when deeply dented with a triangle on Mount 
Saturn, it denotes clairvoyant power; if it forms 
a triangle with the Fate Line, or the Life Line, a 
voyage will be taken. 

The Health Line 

commences at center of the Rascettes, takes an 
oblique course from the Fate Line, ending toward 
Mount Mercury. If straight and well defined, there 
is little liability to constitutional diseases; when it 
does not extend to the Head Line, steady mental 
labor cannot be performed; when it is broad and 
deep on Mount Mercury, diminishing as it enters 
the Life Line, death from heart disease is indicated ; 
small lines cutting it denote sickness from bilious- 
ness. When joined to the Heart Line, health and 
business are neglected for love; if made up of 
short lines, there is suffering from stomach trouble 



132 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

or catarrh; if it is checked by islands there is a 
constitutional tendency to lung disease. 

The Marriage Lines 

extend straight across Mount Mercury; if short, 
affairs of the heart without marriage are denoted. 
When near the Heart Line, early marriage is in- 
dicated; if it turns directly to the Heart Line, mar- 
riage will occur between the ages of sixteen and 
twenty-one; if close to the top of the mount, mar- 
riage will not take place before the thirty-fifth 
year; if it curves upward it indicates a single life; 
when pronged and running toward the center or to 
Mount Mars, divorce will occur. If the end of this 
line droops, the subject will outlive wife or hus- 
band; if broken, divorce is implied; if it ends in a 
cross, the wife or husband will die from an acci- 
dent. A branch from this line upward implies a 
high position attained by marriage. A black spot 
on this line means widowhood. 

Children's Lines 

are small and upright, extending from the end of 
the Marriage Line. If broad and well defined, 
males, if fine and narrow, females are indicated. 
A line of this order that is deep and well defined 
denotes prominence for that child. 



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Small Lines 

have a signification depending upon their position 
and number. A single Hne on Jupiter signifies suc- 
cess; on Saturn, happiness; on Apollo, fame and 
talent. 

Ascending small lines are favorable, while de- 
scending lines are unfavorable signs. 

Several small lines on Mars indicate warfare con- 
stantly. 

Cross lines, failure. 

Lines on the Hand, 

If not well defined, indicate poor health. 

Deep red fines indicate good, robust health. 

Yellow lines indicate excessive biliousness. 

Dark-colored lines indicate a melancholy and re- 
served disposition. The Life Line extends from the 
outer base of Mount Jupiter, entirely around the 
base of Mount Venus. If chained under Jupiter, it 
indicates bad health in early life. Hair-lines ex- 
tending from it imply a weakness, and if cut by 
small lines from Mount Venus, misplaced affections 
and domestic broils. If arising from Mount Jupi- 
ter, an ambition to be wealthy and learned. If it is 
joined by the Line of the Head at its beginning, 
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134 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

Heart and Head lines at its commencement, a great 
catastrophe will be experienced by the person so 
marked. A square on it denotes success. All lines 
that follow it give it strength. Lines that cut the 
Life Line extending through the Heart Line de- 
note interference in a love affair. If it is crossed 
by small lines, illness is indicated. Short and badly 
drawn lines, unequal in size, imply bad blood and a 
tendency to fevers. 

The Heart Line 

if it extends across the hand at the base of the 
finger mounts, and is deep and well defined, indi- 
cates purity and devotion; if well defined from 
Mount Jupiter only, a jealous and tyrannical dis- 
position is indicated; if it begins at Mount Saturn 
and is without branches, it is a fatal sign; if short 
and well defined in the Harmonic type of hand it 
indicates intense affection when it is reciprocated; 
if short on the Mercury type of hand, it implies deep 
interest in intellectual pursuits; if short and deep 
in the Elementary type of hand, it implies the dis- 
position to satisfy desire by brutal force, instead of 
by love. 



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The Head Line 

IS parallel to the Heart Line and forms the second 
branch of letter M, generally very plain in most 
hands; if long and deep it indicates ability to care 
for one's self; if hair-lines are attached to it, 
mental worry; if it divides toward Mount Mercury, 
love affairs will be first, and business secondary; if 
well defined its whole length, it implies a well- 
balanced brain ; a line from it extending into a star 
on Mount Jupiter, great versatility, pride and love 
for knowledge are indicated; if it extend to Mount 
Luna, interest in occult studies is impHed; separated 
from the Life Line, indicates agressiveness; if it is 
broken, death is indicated from an injury to the 
head. 

The Rascettes 

are lines across the wrist where the palm joins it. 
It is claimed they indicate length of life; if 
straight it is a good sign. One Rascette indicates 
thirty years of life; two lines, sixty; three lines, 
ninety. 



THE SCIENCE OF PHRENOLOGY 

In 1796 a German physician by the name of 
Franz Gall first announced what he considered a 
wonderful discovery and named Phrenology. It 
was first introduced into the United States by Dr. 
Charles Caldwell of Kentucky, who studied under 
Gall and who lectured and wrote on the subject. 
It made very little headway, however, until Dr. 
Spurzheim began to lecture on the new science in 
Boston, since which time the number of its ad- 
herents has been growing steadily, although there 
are many scientific minds who still doubt its teach- 
ings. 

It is a system of the philosophy of the human 
mind founded on the structure of the brain, and 
embraces a theory of psychology and organology. 
It pretends to be able to tell the characteristics of a 
person thru signs and bumps. It assumes a cor- 
responding value between the convolutions of the 
brain and the character or temperament of the in- 
dividual. 

The idea was not original with Dr. Gall. In the 
thirteenth century Albertus Magnus divided the 

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cranium into three regions controlling Faculties, 
Judgment and Imagination. In 1562 Luigi Dolce 
divided the brain into nine regions controlling as 
many mental powers. Gall first noticed that all his 
fellow schoolboys who were noted for their knowl- 
edge of languages and memory of words had promi- 
nent eyes. Following this as a clew, he arrived at 
the functions and locations of twenty-seven organs 
of mental faculties which he named according to 
their action. Spurzheim found still others, and Drs. 
Fowler and Wells, the best known American phre- 
nologists, increased the number of such divisions to 
thirty-five. They divided them into four principal 
groups : 

1. Domestic group; including love, patriotism, 
fondness for home, attachment to friends, etc. 

2. Selfish group; including combativeness, de- 
structiveness, appetite, fondness of inflicting pain, 
etc. 

3. Moral group; including sense of right, in- 
tegrity, justice, veneration, benevolence, etc. 

4. Self-perfecting group; including constructive- 
ness, sense of the beautiful, imitation, wit, etc. 

Besides these there are two minor groups of In- 
tellectual Faculties: — 

A. Perceptive Group; including individuality, 
perception of color, weight, arrangement, etc. 



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B. Reflective Group; including dependence, effi- 
ciency, power of analysis, sympathy, etc. 

Many physicians have tried to prove the accuracy 
of this theory. Thousands of skulls of human 
beings as well as of animals have been examined 
and their cranial bumps studied. It is believed that 
each convolution of the brain is a separate organ 




and that the great centers of motion are in the front 
part of the brain. Many books have been written 
on the subject. 

To tell the character of a person by Phrenology 
requires the services of a trained expert, and the 
few indications we can give here can only serve to 
call the reader's attention to the subject in a gen- 
eral way. 

The foregoing chart is generally used by phre- 



FORTUNES AND URE'AMS 139^ 

nologists. The numbers specify the location of 
each organ, and the following is a description of 
the same. 

These organs are on the head in the shape of 
protuberances or bumps, and can be felt with the 
fingers. In many cases there is nothing to indicate 
their existence, in other cases they are well de- 
veloped. 

Propensities. 
I. Amativeness. 2. Philoprogenitiveness. 3. 
Concentrativeness. 4. Adhesiveness. 5. Com- 
bativeness. 6. Destructiveness. 6a. Alimentive- 
ness. 7. Secretiveness. 8. Acquisitiveness. 9. 
Constructiveness. 

Lower Sentiments 
10. Self-esteem. 11. Love of Approbation. 
12. Cautiousness. 

Superior Sentiments 
13. Benevolence. 14. Veneration. 15. Con- 
scientiousness. 16. Firmness. 17. Hope. 18. 
Wonder 19. Ideality. 20. Wit. 21. Imitation. 

Perceptive Faculties 
22. Individuality. 23. Form. 24. Size. 25. 
Weight. 26. Color. 27. Locality. 28. Number. 



140 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

29. Order. 30. Eventuality. 31. Time. 32. Tune. 
33. Language. 

Reflective Faculties 
34. Comparison. 35. Causality. 

The judgment of the phrenologist is determined 
by the size of the brain in general and by the size 
of the organs that have been formulated, and these 
are estimated by certain arbitrary rules that render 
the boundaries of the regions indefinite. 

A study of the cuts and comparison of the sizes 
of different heads and their shape will prove very 
entertaining with most any group of persons in- 
tellectually inclined, and it will be found that per- 
sons that are naturally good readers by instinct of 
human nature, with its help, can make remarkable 
readings in the delineation of character. 



THE SCIENCE OF PHYSIOGNOMY 

Physiognomy is the science of reading character 
thru the features and the facial characteristics. 
Many persons have a peculiar effect upon us. We 
feel antipathetic toward them in spite of their 
friendliness. Others awaken our sympathy at once. 
This has been ascribed to an " Aura " or electric 
emanation that affects our own psychic being. It 
is easy for the practiced eye to read a person's 
peculiar traits by a close examination of his face. 
This can be corroborated by a study of his habits 
and the way he dresses. While no definite rules 
can be laid down for all, the following indications 
will be found fairly correct and may be taken as a 
guide. 

What Different Eyes Indicate 

The long, almond-shaped eye with thick eyelids 
covering nearly half of the pupil, when taken in 
connection with the full brow, is indicative of 
genius, and is often found in artists, literary and 
scientific men. It is the eye of talent, or impressi- 
bility. The large, open, transparent eye, of what- 
ever color, is indicative of elegance, of taste, of 

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refinement, of wit, of intelligence. Weakly marked 
eyebrows indicate a feeble constitution and a tend- 
ency to melancholia. Deep-sunken eyes are selfish, 
while eyes in which the whole iris shows indicate 
erraticism, if not lunacy. Round eyes are indicative 
of innocence, strongly protuberant eyes of weakness 
of both mind and body. Eyes small and close to- 
gether typify cunning, while those far apart and open 
indicate frankness. The normal distance between 
the eyes is the width of one eye; a distance greater 
or less than this intensifies the character supposed 
to be symbolized. Sharp angles, turning down at 
the corners of the eyes, are seen in persons of acute 
judgment and penetration. Well-opened, steady 
eyes belong to the sincere; wide, staring eyes to the 
impertinent. Gray eyes are supposed to be the 
strongest, blue the weakest, while large eyes are 
most subject to the defect known as near-sighted- 
ness. 

Reading Character by the Color of the Eyes 

Blue (dark). — Humorous and original. A maker 
of fun. Good-hearted and kind. Enjoys the com- 
pany of the opposite sex. Moderate in all things. 

Blue (light). — Vacillating character. Talented. 
Jealous to a degree. No great vitality. Controls 
his nature. Easily discouraged. 



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Gray (light). — Easy-going disposition. Moody 
at times. Reserved on short acquaintance. Often 
cold and shrewd. 

Gray (dark). — Very determined. Quick-tem- 
pered, but easily reconciled. Practical. Head rules 
heart always. Affectionate toward opposite sex. 

Brozvn (light). — Fickle. No great depth of feel- 
ing. Makes friends easily. Mischief-lover. 

Brown (dark). — (Usually talented. Loves to 
travel. Independent in action. A bright conversa- 
tionalist. 

Green. — ^Jealous and pessimistic^ Does not share 
happiness with others. Shrewd in business. 

Black. — Compelling power to control others. 
Strong passions. Keen sense of humor. Intuitions 
usually right. Favorite with opposite sex. 

Hasel. — Loving and easily led. Believes in a 
good time and at best when in company. Good- 
tempered. 

Disposition by the Shape of the Nose 

Long, Thin, Abrupt Nose. — Shrewd, cold and 
distant. Will win success. No sentiment, but prac- 
tical and thrifty. 

Upturned, Pug Nose. — Easy-going, jolly and 
light-hearted. Doesn't worry. A person who never 
thinks deeply, but enjoys life. 



144 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

Thifij Hooked Nose. — Lover of money. For- 
ward and progressive. Shrewd thinker. Very ob- 
stinate at times. 

A Long, Lumpy Nose. — Disagreeable, bold and 
daring. Adventurous nature. Great courage but 
little taste. 

Thick, Hooked Nose. — Talented. Fine feelings. 
Original and inventive. Loves money. Emotional. 

Grecian Nose with Hmnp. — Commanding and 
proud. A true friend. Quick-witted and intel- 
lectual. 

Medium, Slightly Aquiline Nose. — Affectionate. 
Easily hurt. Determined when aroused. Gentle- 
mannered and musically inclined. 

A Lumpy, Venous Nose. — Addicted to drink and 
apt to have other bad habits. Careless in dress, 
spends freely. 

Reading Character by the Form of the Lips 

Thick, Sensuous Lips. — Lover of art and music. 
Affectionate. Truthful and intellectual. The lips 
of a talented person. Able to think and express 
self well; falls in love easily. 

Thin, Compressed Lips. — Strong character. 
Cool-headed under trying circumstances. Practical 
in all things. Quick-tempered. Shrewd in business. 

Downward, Pouting Lips, — Sound intellect. De- 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 145 

termined. Can command others. Devoted to a 
few. Courageous when necessary. Often pessi- 
mistic. 

Full, Upzvard-ttirned Lips, — Gay. Good com- 
pany. Optimistic. Sentimental to degree but of 
good judgment. Jealous at times. Lovable. 

Thin Open Lips, Showing Teeth. — Weak char- 
acter. Easily led. Moody when angered. One to 
take life easy. Sometimes dangerous. 

Sneering Lips. — Often dangerous character. Un- 
friendly and not easily moved by pity. Often 
talented, but has few friends. 

Cupid-Bow Lips. — Usually lovable nature. Fond 
of flattery and amusement. Sometimes talented. 

Reading Character by the Shape of the Ear 

A Shell-like, Normal Ear. — Sentimental at times 
and fond of the romantic. Tender-hearted, with 
affection for all. Enthusiastic. Fond of music. 

A Long, Narrow Ear. — A deep thinker and phi- 
losopher. Cool-headed and practical under trying 
circumstances. Strong-willed. Shrewd in business 
deals. 

A Short, Irregular Ear. — Accumulative of 
wealth. Work is recreation. Quick decision in all 
matters of business. Economical. 

Long and Wide Ear. — Pleasant company. Ex- 



146 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

travagant. Very optimistic. One who will always 
get along in life and make money. 

A Thickj Short Ear. — Fickle-hearted. Self-cen- 
tered, with a jealous disposition. A poor hstener, 
but a great talker. A pessimist. 

Short, Irregular Ear. — Thoughtful. Inventive 
nature. Learns from what he sees and hears. 
Truthful. Trustful. Affectionate. Optimistic. 



FORTUNE-TELLING BY GROUNDS IN A 
TEACUP 

Pour your tea into a white cup and drain off the 
liquid, leaving the grounds in the cup. Shake them 
well so as to spread them over as much of the sur- 
face as possible. They will form groups of 
imaginary figures, and the fortune-teller must ex- 
ercise ingenuity to discover in these figures resem- 
blances to familiar things. To the inexpert eye 
there may be nothing but detached particles of tea, 
but to the chiromancer it will be easy to find fa- 
miliar forms. 

Long wavy lines are interpreted as meaning loss 
and trouble. 

The more lines there are, the greater their in- 
fluence. 

Straight lines indicate long life and peace. 

Circles indicate that money will soon be received, 
but if they are connected by straight lines, there 
will be a delay. 

Squares and oblongs denote peace and happiness, 
while angular and distorted figures foretell annoy- 
ance and worry. 

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148 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

A large number of lines running parallel signify 
a happy old age. 

A crown brings honor and success. 

A cross is a bad sign and usually means the death 
of a dear one. 

But if there are two or more crosses, it means an 
unexpected honor. 

A ring denotes marriage, while if there is a letter 
of the alphabet inside of it or near by, it foretells 
the initial of a lucky spouse. If there are lines 
above or below the ring, it means a disappointment. 

A clover leaf is a good sign and usually denotes 
good luck. 

Figures of flowers denote long life and happiness. 
If at the extreme bottom of the cup, they mean a 
disappointment. 

Figure of a tree near the top foretells disappoint- 
ment. Several trees are a sure sign of misfortune. 
A tree near a circle denotes a visit to the country. 
An X is a good sign and means that your wishes 
will soon come true. 

A mountain denotes a trip to be taken shortly. 

A star denotes happiness, while the crescent of ci 
moon means success. 

Birds are a sign of good luck. 

The figure of a fish denotes good news from a 
distance. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 149 

A snake is a sign of an enemy and tells you to 
beware. 

A heart signifies joy and the receipt of money. 

Any letter by itself denotes good news from a 
person whose initial letter that happens to be. 

A long line signifies a journey. 

A circle with a cross inside usually foretells the 
birth of a child and is a lucky sign. 

An anchor means success in business. If near 
the top of the cup, it speaks of fidelity and love. 

A crown and a cross near each other denote that 
you will inherit a large fortune. 

People of poetical views will be able to find many 
more articles from which they can draw their own 
interpretation. 

Telling fortunes by means of coffee grounds in a 
cup follows the same general rule, altho the figures 
are much less varied. 



DREAMS AND THEIR INTERPRETATION 

Dreams are the thoughts or impressions that 
occupy our minds when we are asleep. 

Every night, unless disease or strong excitement 
prevent, we are the subject of a phenomenon which 
if it only occurred once in a lifetime we would con- 
sider one of the greatest mysteries. We pass in an 
unconscious moment from the usual world of deed 
and action into another world, where we are un- 
aware of what goes on around us; where we see, 
not with the eyes, where we hear things of which 
the ear gives no impression ; in which we speak and 
are spoken to, altho no speech passes our lips or 
reaches our organs of hearing. 

In that world we are excited to joy, to grief; we 
are moved to pity, we are stirred to anger; and yet 
these emotions are aroused by things that do not 
exist. Time seems to have lost its landmarks; dis- 
tance offers no barriers; the dead return and the 
past comes once again to cheer or to grieve us. 

We live in a land of Dreams. Many of the 
thoughts that pass thru our brains are forgotten 

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before we awake. It often happens that people talk 
in their sleep, thus proving that they are dreaming^ 
but on being awakened they deny that they dreamed, 
for their dreams have left no trace upon their 
memory. 

The question whether we ever sleep without 
dreaming is as old as the days of the ancient Greek 
philosophers, and there are many able authorities 
on both sides of the question. 

Locke, a great writer on mental phenomena, is 
of the opinion that dreaming is not always present 
during sleep ; but many of the ancient as well as the 
modern writers contend that the mind is never at 
rest but continues uninterruptedly even in sleep, and 
that to cease to dream would be to cease to live. 

Sir William Hamilton argues as follows : " When 
we dream, we are assuredly asleep, but the mind is 
not asleep, because it thinks. It is therefore mani- 
fest that mental processes may go on even tho the 
body is unconscious. To have no recollection of 
our dreams does not prove that we have not 
dreamed, altho the dream may have left no trace on 
our memories." 

Dreams, like our waking thoughts, are depend- 
ent on the laws of association. Altho the senses.. 
are usually torpid in sleep, some of them continue 
to transmit to the mind imperfect sensations which 



152 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

they receive. Experiments have been tried to de- 
termine how far external impressions will cause 
dreams/ A bottle of hot water applied to the feet 
of a sleeping man caused him to dream that he was 
on the crater of a volcano and that the hot earth 
was scorching his feet. Another man, having a 
blister applied to his head, dreamed that he was 
being scalped by Indians. A match suddenly lit 
may cause a man to dream of a terrible storm with 
lightning and thunder. Darwin relates the case of 
a man who was born deaf and dumb, and who 
never dreamed that he conversed with others ex- 
cept thru the sign language. So, also, a blind man 
never dreams of seeing vivid colors. Thus we see 
that our dreams are in many cases dependent upon 
our senses. 

The condition of our digestion may also influ- 
ence our dreams. If the digestive functions are 
properly performed, our dreams are apt to be pleas- 
ant, whereas every one knows the torturing dreams 
that may follow an indigestible supper of Welsh 
rabbit or lobster. In the same way the dreams 
that are caused by opium or other drugs or by in- 
toxicating liquors are apt to be of a disagreeable 
nature. 

The mind works with wonderful rapidity during 
sleep. A person who is suddenly awakened by a 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 153 

loud noise may dream of many things in the short 
second before he awakens. A long story may spin 
itself out in his brain, — adventure, robbery, war, — 
until he is awakened by what he believes is a shot. 
A certain writer was suddenly aroused from a sound 
sleep by a few drops of water sprinkled on his face. 
He dreamed of the events of an entire life in which 
sorrow and happiness were mingled, of a fight on 
the banks of a stream into which an enemy plunged 
him. We can dream more in a minute of time than 
we can enact in a day. 

So, too, dreams are often characteristic of the 
peculiar life and thoughts of the dreamer, A 
miser will dream of saving money, a merchant of 
business deals, a musician of melody, etc. As a 
general thing our dreams are wanting in coherence. 
They do not seem true to life. They mix together 
things that are absurd and unconnected. We never 
dream of the past as a thing that is past, but as a 
reality. People that are long dead appear to us 
as living. 

Do Dreams Foretell the Future? 

It is a popular belief, and has been thru all ages, 
that dreams foretell for us what will happen. Many 
remarkable cases seem to prove this. All nations 
of antiquity believed in the divine nature of dreams. 



154 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

The Bible is full of allusions to dreams and most 
of the important events were revealed to men thru 
dreams. 

Jacob dreamed that he saw a ladder which 
reached into the sky and that angels were ascend- 
ing and descending. His whole life was shaped by 
this vision. His son, Joseph, was called " The 
Dreamer " by his brothers. We all knovv^ the fas- 
cinating story of his dreams, his interpretations of 
the visions of the butler and the baker and his 
reading of Pharaoh's dream which eventually ob- 
tained for him the position of ruler over Egypt. 
The Books of the Prophets and of Daniel are based 
on dreams. So are many of the incidents of the 
New Testament. 

Coming down to more modern times, we find that 
many intelligent men — writers, inventors, kings- 
believed in dreams. 

Franklin believed that he obtained a clearer in- 
sight into political events thru his dreams and 
often acted upon the inspiration he received while 
asleep. 

A celebrated doctor discovered a well-known 
remedy thru a dream. Tartini, a celebrated musi- 
cian, is said to have composed his " Devil's Sonata *' 
under the inspiration of a dream in which the devil 
appeared to him and invited him to try his skill 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 155* 

upon his favorite fiddle. When he awoke, the music 
was so firmly impressed upon his memory that he 
had no difficulty in writing it out on paper. 

The poet Coleridge is said to have composed his 
poem ''Kubla Khan " in a dream. He had taken 
an anodyne for some slight indisposition, and fell 
asleep in his chair. When he awoke he retained 
the impression of over two hundred lines of verse 
which had come to him in his slumber. 

Cabanis, the philosopher, found in his sleep the 
conclusions of many problems that he was not able 
to solve while awake. Condorcet, the mathema- 
tician, found in his sleep the final steps in a calcula- 
tion that baffled him while awake. 

Napoleon was a great believer in dreams and was 
often guided by them in his campaigns. 

Columbus, it is said, dreamed that a voice spoke 
to him saying, *' God will give thee the keys of the 
gates of the Ocean," and that it was this that kept 
up his courage. 

In remote times the greatest of importance was 
attached to dreams. The ancients resorted to them 
in cases of difficulty or calamity. When pestilence 
spread among the Greeks before Troy, Homer rep- 
resents Achilles as taking refuge in dreams, his 
reason being, — 

" Pr earns descend front Jove" 



156 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

Aristotle, Plato, Zeno, Pythagoras, Socrates, 
Xenophon and Sophocles have all expressed their 
belief in the divine or prophetic character of dreams. 

A great number of historical instances are 
recorded in Greek and Latin classics of dreams that 
came true. The night before the assassination of 
Julius C^sar, his wife Calpurnia dreamed that her 
husband fell bleeding across her knees. She tried 
to warn him, but he laughed at her fears. On the 
night that Attila died, the Emperor Marcian at 
Constantinople dreamed that he saw the bow of the 
conqueror broken asunder. Cicero relates a dream 
thru which a murderer was brought to justice. 

Dreams were even allowed to influence legisla- 
tion. During the Marsic War (90 B.C.) the Roman 
senate ordered the temple of Juno to be rebuilt, in 
consequence of a dream. There are many other 
examples in ancient history. 

The old fathers of the Christian Church attached 
considerable importance to dreams. Tertullian 
thought they came from God as one of a series of 
prophecy, though he attributed many dreams to the 
influence of evil spirits. St. Augustine relates a 
dream thru which he was convinced of the immor- 
tality of the soul. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 157 

How Dreams Should be Interpreted 

There are two kinds of dreams: those that are 
reproductions of one's waking thoughts or actions, 
or the result of digestive disturbances; and those 
that proceed from some psychological condition 
which we cannot probe or understand. Many- 
dreams are of so trivial a nature that it would be 
foolish to attribute any importance to them. Others 
seems to come from some outside inspiration and 
are prophetic. The ancient sages who were cele- 
brated as interpreters of dreams had a maxim that 
the " Result of dreams often follows their interpre- 
tation." They meant that if you believe that a 
dream means a certain thing, you will fashion your 
actions so that that thing will come true. 

When the meaning of a dream is indefinite, many 
interpretations can be put on it and all of them be 
capable of coming true. If you are told that a 
dream means illness, you may take it so to heart 
that you will actually fall ill, or if you are philo- 
sophical, you will shape your diet or your deeds so 
that good health may result from the warning. If 
a man dreams that he will have financial disaster, 
he may become so unfitted thru fear that he will 
neglect his business and thus invite the ruin which 
he imagines the dream foretold. Or he may, if he 



158 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

is wise, take the opposite course and so shape his 
business methods that success will follow instead 
of ruin. 

In the following tables we give the interpreta- 
tions of common dreams as they are and have been 
given from time immemorial in most of the best 
known sources, with quite a number of original 
meanings as experience has shown them to us. Re- 
member that the interpretation of dreams may vary 
with the peculiar conditions and circumstances sur- 
rounding the dreamer, and what would be true in 
the case of a sickly person might have the opposite 
meaning in the case of a robust man. " Man is 
master of his fate," says a poet. The troubles that 
cause one person to take a pessimistic attitude and 
contemplate suicide serve to spur another on to 
new endeavors and new successes. 

This book is not intended to foster superstition, 
but to offer a means of solving many of the mys- 
terious occurrences in our lives and help you rise 
above your surroundings to a higher plane of use- 
fulness. 

A Dictionary of Dreams 

As a rule dreams are very complex and it is diffi- 
cult to single out any particular feature that stands 
forth and dominates the dream. But it frequently 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 159 

happens that one idea is so vivid that it is remem- 
bered to the exclusion of all the rest. When you 
have a dream of this kind refer at once to the fol- 
lowing list, look up the dominant thought of your 
dream and the interpretation will be given. These 
meanings are not random guesses, but are compiled 
from a number of very old books which have come 
down to us from such seers, astrologers and psychol- 
ogists as Cagliostro, Lenormand, Albertus Magnus 
and others. Of course the meaning of the dream 
may be considerably modified by what subconscious 
thoughts accompany the dream. Thus while pearls 
may represent tears, yet if they are accompanied 
by the idea of love the indication is favorable, and 
means a gift of affection. 

Abandoned — Dreaming that you are deserted by 

your friends denotes their affection and love, but 

to dream that you have abandoned someone you 

love is a sign of disappointment. 
Abbey — The ruins of an abbey mean good fortune; 

if seen by moonlight, wealth. 
Abroad — Dreaming that you are in a strange land 

signifies success in your undertakings. 
Absence — To be absent from home means a joyful 

reunion. To see people who are absent foretells 

speedy return. 



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Abundance — Tq dream of abundance shows a false 
security. 

Account — A bank account signifies bankruptcy. 

Acorns — Are a sign of loss of money or of love. 

Almonds — If you dream of eating them it denotes 
an evil from which you will escape. 

Alms — Giving alms denotes good fortune, receiving 
alms means loss of money. 

Altar — Denotes a speedy marriage to the one you 
love. If already married, renewed prosperity. 

Anchor — Denotes a successful enterprise. 

Angel — To see an angel means a long voyage and 
success. 

Angry — If you are angry, it portends an enemy. 

Antelope — A speedy recovery from illness. 

Ants— A colony of ants signifies industry leading 
to wealth. One ant means a disappointment. 

Anvil — Seeing or hearing an anvil means happiness. 

Ape — Means an enemy. If running from you, 
safety. 

Apples — Signify gain. If you are eating them, dis- 
appointment; if on a tree, good news. 

Apricots — If you dream of eating them, it means 
good news ; if you see them on the tree or other- 
wise, a pleasant surprise. 

Arbor — To be in an arbor means disappointment 
in love. 



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Argument — To hold an argument with anyone 
means that justice will be done. 

Arm — To dream of breaking or injuring an arm 
signifies sudden fortune to a, friend. 

^Army — To be marching with an army means " Be- 
ware of a false friend." If encamped, it means 
speedy success. 

Artichokes — Signify embarrassment or pain. 

'Artist — Means that your love suit will be successful. 

Ashes — Signify embarrassment and loss. 

Asparagus — To eat it, means success and health. 

Ass — Signifies a quarrel or scandal. 

Aunt — Portends wealth from an unexpected source. 

Authority — Signifies better times. 

Baby — To hold one means true love; to rock one, 
embarrassment. 

Bagpipe — To hear or play a bagpipe signifies 
trouble. 

Baker — To see or speak to a baker means plenty. 

Baking — If you dream of baking pies or cakes, a 
visitor; if bread, a loss. 

Ball — Dancing at a ball means harmony and pleas- 
ure. Playing ball signifies loss of money. 

Balloon — To go up in a balloon means unexpected 
fortune. To see one means a message from 
home. 



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Bank — Depositing in a bank, beware of loss; draw- 
ing* money out a bank, trouble at home. 

Barbel' — Being shaved by a barber, a long journey. 

Barley — To dream of barley in the field means 
health and fortune. 

Barn — If full, a happy marriage; if empty, poverty. 

Barracks — To see soldiers in a barracks means 
peace and prosperity. 

Basin — An empty basin foretells a loss; a full 
basin, unexpected wealth. 

Basket — A full basket means ease and prosperity. 
An empty one means new endeavor in order to 
achieve success. 

Bathing — Signifies happiness; in a pond, it means 
misfortune; in a running brook, it means dis- 
appointment. 

Bat — If flying, means a quarrel with a friend; if 
at rest, pleasure. 

Battlefield — Signifies great honor. 

Beans — If cooked, they signify a quarrel; if raw, 
danger. 

Bear — Seeing a bear foretells misfortune. 

Bed — To see a strange bed means trouble; to sleep 
in a bed, good luck. 

Beer — Signifies unfruitful endeavor. 

Bees — To catch or watch them means success; to 
b^ stung by them, failure. 



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Beggar — To give alms means an unforeseen pres- 
ent; to be a beggar, unexpected health. 

Bell — Hearing the marriage bell means happiness; 
a church bell, alarm or misfortune. A dinner 
bell means a feast or wedding. 

Bench — To sit on a bench, " Beware of a rival." 

Bereavement — Losing a relative or friend signifies 
a visit. 

Betrothal — Foretells pleasures that may be brief. 

Bible — To see a Bible is a reproach for evil deeds. 
To read a Bible, luck. 

Billiards — Means loss thru dissipation. 

Birds — Seeing birds of any kind foretells trouble 
and annoyance. If singing, however, they bring 
tidings of new pleasure. 

Biscuit — Eating a biscuit denotes rejoicing. 

Bite — To bite anyone signifies trouble. To be bitten 
signifies treachery of a supposed friend. 

Blackbird — Foretells scandal and deceit. 

Blindness — To lead a blind person means success in 
love. To dream of being blind means you will 
receive valuable information. 

Blood — To see blood signifies a faithful lover. 

Blows — To give or receive blows means forgive- 
ness for wrongs done. 

Boat — To row in a canoe or boat signifies an in- 
heritance of money. 



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Boil — To suffer from a boil means unforeseen diffi- 
culty. 

Bonnet — To wear a new bonnet means rivalry. 

Book — Reading a book signifies failure; to give a 
book means victory over an enemy. 

Boots — To dream of new boots means success in 
business; of old boots, a quarrel. 

Bottles — A full bottle signifies sickness; an empty 
one, melancholy. 

Brandy — Signifies " Beware of trouble ! '* 

Bread — To dream of eating bread denotes profit in 
business. 

Briars — Signify disputes. 

Bricks — Signify a happy marriage and prosperity. 

Bridge — To pass one means success. To fall from 
one, loss of business. To walk over a bridge, 
good fortune. To walk under one, disappoint- 
ment. 

Brook — Domestic happiness and friendship. 

Bugs — Signify an enemy who wishes to harm you. 

Bull — Denotes unexpected gain. 

Butcher — Foretells sorrow thru the loss of a friend. 

Cabbage — Indicates long life and happiness. 

Cage — To dream of a cage with bird means liberty; 

empty it means servitude. 
Cakes — Denote prosperity. 



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Calf — Is a sign of assured success. 

Camel — Seeing one means riches; riding on one, 
disappointment. 

Candle — A lighted candle signifies unexpected 
favor. An unlighted one means '* Beware of 
trouble!" 

Candy — To make or eat candy signifies good luck. 

Cane — Signifies dissipation and waste. 

Captive — To dream that* you are in prison is a sign 
of luck. 

Cards — To play cards means a successful marriage. 

Carpenter — Denotes a new turn among business 
affairs. 

Cart — Indicates sickness; with a horse before it, 
disgrace. 

Carving — To dream of carving meat means busi- 
ness prosperity. 

Cat — A white cat means a gift; a black cat means 
deceit or quarrel. 

Cave — To be in a cave denotes loss. 

Cellar — To be in a dark cellar means sickness or 
absence from home. 

Cemetery — To be in a cemetery foretells the death 
of a friend. 

Chain — Foretells a union of people hitherto sep- 
arated. 

Cheese — Foretells success and a journey. 



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Cherries — To eat cherries denotes love. To gather 
them, faithfulness. 

Chess — To play a game of chess foretells business 
troubles. 

Chestnuts — Denote troubles at home. 

Chicken — To cook a chicken means good news; to 
eat one, arrival of a friend. 

Child — To dream of children in health denotes 
pleasure and fortune; if ill, the dream is a warn- 
ing. 

Church — Signifies good fortune and many friends. 

Cider — To drink cider denotes a dispute. 

City — To be in a strange city means a speedy 
marriage. 

Clams — Denote closeness and parsimony. 

Clock — Seeing or hearing a clock denotes mar- 
riage. 

Coal — Seeing or burning coal signifies persecution. 

Cobbler — To dream of one mending shoes means 
trouble in money matters. 

Cock — A crowing cock denotes sudden trouble. 

Coffee — Drinking coffee is a sign of heavy trouble. 

Coffin — Denotes a speedy marriage. 

Cooking — To dream that you are cooking indicates 
a wedding. 

Corkscrew — Means vexation; if in a bottle, trouble. 

Corn — Is significant of riches and abundance. 



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Corpse — To dream of a dead body denotes long 
life, also news from friends. 

Cow — Is significant of prosperity and abundance. 

Crah — To see a crab walking means that your en- 
deavors will come to naught. 

Cradle — Indicates an increase in the family. 

Cricket — Is a sign of hospitality and a visit. 

Crocodile — Indicates a catastrophe. 

Cross — To see a cross is a sign of tranquillity. 

Crow — Means humiliation and disgrace. 

Crowd — You will receive good news. 

Crutches — Indicate losses if you gamble. 

Cucumber — Is a sign of serious illness. 

Cypress — Foretells the death of a loved one. 

Dancing — Indicates a handsome present of some- 
one you love. 

Debts — To dream of owing money means business 
safety. 

Devil — To dream of the devil is a warning to turn 
over a new leaf. 

Dice — To dream of dice indicates scandal and dis- 
honor. 

Dirt — Denotes sickness. 

Dishes — Breaking dishes denotes a family quarrel. 

Dispute — Among friends, indicates renewed friend- 
ship. 



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Ditch — To dream of seeing or falling into a ditch 

foretells bankruptcy. 
Dog — To see a dog indicates faithfulness of a 

friend. To be bitten means treachery. 
Door — An open door means opportunity; a closed 

door, adventure. 
Dove — Means happiness at home. 
Drawing — Indicates a rejection of marriage. 
Drowning — To dream of drowning means good 

news from abroad; to rescue a drowning person 

is a sign of happiness. 
Drum — To see or hear a drum indicates a trifling 

loss. 
Drunk — To see a drunken person means bad news; 

to be drunk means disgrace. 
Duck — Is a sign of profit and pleasure. 
Duel — To fight a duel means dissension. 
Dwarf — Signifies " Beware of foes ! " 

Eagle — Is a sign of worthy ambition. 

Eating — To dream of eating means a happy mar- 
riage or a rich inheritance. 

Eclipse — To see an eclipse means a loss in business. 

Eels — Are sign of vexation. 

Eggs — Eating eggs indicates a journey. 

Elephant — To ride an elephant means that you will 
be called upon to do a service. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 169 

Elopement — Signifies a speedy marriage after 
trouble. 

Embroidery — Signifies love and ambition. 

Engaged — To dream of being engaged is a sign of 
a quarrel with someone you love. 

Euchre — To play euchre signifies failure in busi- 
ness. 

Eyes — To dream of eyes is a portent of bad luck. 

Face — To dream of a smiling face indicates joy. 

Failure — To dream of failure in business or in love 
means that you will soon be successful. 

Falling— To dream of falling means a sudden im- 
provement in your condition. 

Fan — Is a sign of rivalry between women. 

Farewell — To dream of parting is a sure sign of a 
lawsuit. 

Farmer — To dream of a farmer denotes an increase 
in earnings. 

Feast — To be seated at a feast means that there is 
trouble ahead. 

Feathers — White feathers mean friendship; dark 
feathers, loss. 

Field — To walk in a field means visitors. 

Figs — To eat figs is a sign of interrupted pleasures. 

Fingers — To dream of injured fingers denotes grief. 

Fire — To see a house on fire is a sign of caution. 



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Beware of false friends. To kindle a fire denotes 
anger. 

Fish — To catch fish means success in business; to 
eat fish means beware of deceitful friends. 

Flag — To see a flag means coming trouble in busi- 
ness ; to carry one, means unexpected honor. 

Flame — To see a flame is a sign of good news. 

Flea — Is a sign of triumph over one's enemies. 

Flood — To dream of a flood is a sign of misfortune. 

Flowers — To dream of flowers is a sure sign of suc- 
cess in business or love. 

Flute — To play or hear a flute means news of a 
birth. 

Fly — To dream of flies is a warning that someone 
is jealous of us. 

Fog — To be lost in a fog is a warning of coming 
trouble. 

Fountain — To see a running fountain denotes 
health and abundance. 

Fox — Signifies triumph over enemies. 

Frog — Is a sign of vexation and annoyance. 

Funeral — To see or attend a funeral is a sign of a 
birth or marriage. 

Fur — To wear fur signifies long life and happiness. 

Gallows — To see a gallows is a sign of dignity, 
honor and wealth. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 171 

Gambling — Is a warning against deception. 
Garden — To walk in a garden denotes a bright 

future. 
Garlic — Signifies deception by a woman. 
Garter — To find a garter foretells a letter or a 

happy marriage. 
Ghost — To dream of seeing a ghost means beware 

of sickness. 
Gift — To receive a present denotes danger. 
Gloves — To buy or wear gloves means a new-found 

friend. 
Goat — To dream of a white goat means prosperity; 

of a black goat, sickness. 
Gold — Dreaming of gold denotes profit and success. 

A bag of gold indicates a gain. 
Grain — A field of ripe grain is a sign of prosperity. 
Grapes — To see or eat grapes denotes enjoyment 

and plenty. 
Grass — Indicates long life. 
Grasshopper — Means loss of savings. 
Grave — To look into an open grave means the loss 

of a friend. To sit near a grave is a sign of 

good luck. 
Guitar — Means deception and treachery. 

Hail — To dream that you are in a hailstorm de- 
notes trouble and sadness. 



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Hair — To comb your hair is a sign of perplexity 
and anxiety. 

Ham — To eat ham is a sign of happiness. 

Hammock — To lie in a hammock indicates a speedy 
marriage. 

Harp — To dream of a harp means the death of a 
dear one. 

Harvest — Denotes wealth and abundance. 

Heart — To dream of heart trouble indicates danger. 
The picture of a heart means true love. 

Heaven — To dream that you or someone else is in 
heaven is a sign of peace and prosperity. 

Hell — To dream of the infernal regions is a warn- 
ing to reform. 

Hen — A sign of profit. 

Hermit — Denotes a treacherous friend. 

Hill — Going up a hill means success; going down 
one, failure. 

Hog— To dream of a hog is a lucky dream for 
speculators, but unlucky for lovers. 

Hole — Falling into a hole is a sign of many ob- 
stacles. 

Honey — Signifies success in business. 

Horse — Seeing a white horse means unexpected 
fortune. A black horse means deceit. Riding a 
horse means reciprocated love. 

Hotel — To stop at a hotel means success. 



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House — To be in a new or strange house is a sign 
of consolation. 

Hunger — Is a sign of profitable employment. 

Husband — For a wife to dream of her husband be- 
tokens a quarrel. If the dream is pleasant it may 
mean an agreeable surprise. 

Ice — Denotes gratitude. 

Imp — Is an occasion on which to exercise caution. 

Infant — Happiness in the married state. 

Ink — To upset an ink bottle is a sign of someone 

attempting to injure you. 
Insanity — To dream of being insane is a sign that 

you are overworked. 
Iron — To dream of a flatiron denotes that you will 

go thru a cruel experience. 
Island — To be on an island in the ocean means luck; 

in a lake or river, loneliness. 
Ivory — Is a sign of profitable enterprise. 
Ivy — Denotes a happy termination of courtship and 

a fortunate marriage. 

Jail — To be in jail or prison is a sign that you will 

have unexpected honor bestowed. 
Jewels — To wear much jewelry indicates coming 

poverty; to see it on another foretells a lawsuit. 
Joy — To experience great joy is a sign that you will 

have bad news. 



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Judge — Is a sign of coming punishment. 

Jug — Indicates the acquaintance of a great man. 

Key — A bunch of keys denotes treachery on the 
part of a supposed friend. A single key means 
loss. 

Kill — To kill a person denotes a coming quarrel. 

King — To see a king denotes satisfaction in busi- 
ness. 

Kiss — To receive a kiss denotes that you will be 
betrayed. To kiss another means good news from 
a friend. 

Kitchen — To be in a kitchen denotes the coming of 
visitors. 

Kite — To see or fly a kite denotes failure in your 
plans. 

Knife — Denotes inconstancy and dissension in your 
family. 

Knitting — Is a sign of mischievous talk on the part 
of friends. 

Knocks — Denote embarrassment and difficulties. 

Ladder — To go up a ladder means success; to go 

down, humiliation. 
Lake — A warning to be careful. 
Lamb — This is a favorable sign to single people and 

indicates courtship. 



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Lame Person — To dream of seeing a cripple or 
lame person means business misfortune. 

Lamp — To carry a lamp means trouble; to upset 
one, loss. 

Lantern — To carry a lantern means a safe adven- 
ture. 

Laughter — To laugh heartily in your sleep, " Be- 
ware of trouble ! " 

Lawyer — Dreaming of a lawyer denotes the mar- 
riage of a dear friend. 

Leaves — Dry leaves are a sign of indisposition 
which will not last long. 

Letter — To receive a letter usually means good 
news and prosperity. 

Lettuce — Denotes poverty. 

Lightning — Indicates a quarrel among lovers. 

Lily — A sign of innocence and happiness. 

Lion — To dream of a lion means unexpected honor. 

Lizard — Seeing a lizard indicates coming trouble. 

Lottery — To dream of winning money in a lottery 
means loss. 

Lovers — To see two lovers spoon is an indication 
of domestic trouble. 

Macaroni — Eating macaroni is a sign of abundance. 

Manure — Indicates depravity. 

Map — To see or corivSult a map indicates a journey. 



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Market — Going to market is a sign of a joyous 
event. 

Mask — To wear a mask or see someone else wear 
one indicates hypocrisy. 

Meat — To eat or cook meat is a sign of a big re- 
ception. 

Melon — Signifies hope and success. 

Milestone — Seeing a milestone indicates a success- 
ful venture. 

Milk — Dreaming of milk means success in love 
affairs. 

Mirror — To see yourself in the glass denotes 
wounded pride or sickness. To break one, mis- 
adventure. 

Money — To find money means bad luck; to give it 
away or spend it indicates success. 

Monkey — Means " Beware of getting into mis- 
chief!" 

Moon — To see the full moon denotes fidelity and 
joy; to see a crescent means awakening affection. 
An eclipse of the moon means loss. 

Mourning — To dream of wearing mourning indi- 
cates an invitation to a wedding. 

Mud — To find yourself in mud means the coming 
of wealth. 

Mule — Seeing or riding a mule is a sure sign of 
difficulty. 



FORTUNES ^AND DREAMS 177 

Murder — To witness a murder means that you will 
soon see an old friend; to dream of being mur- 
dered means caution. 

Music — Hearing music in your sleep is a sign of 
luck. 

Mustard — Eating mustard denotes pain and trouble. 

Nails — Metal nails mean success; finger nails de- 
note misadventures. 

Nakedness — Threatened danger and poverty. 

Necklace — Receiving one denotes jealousy and 
annoyance. If a girl wears a necklace she will 
soon wed. 

Needles — Are a sign of disappointment in love. 

Nest — Seeing a nest with eggs denotes a quarrel. 
A nest with birds in it, good luck. 

Newspaper — Reading a paper means beware of 
gossip. 

Nose — Dreaming of your own or someone's nose 
denotes a new acquaintance. 

Nurse — Dreaming of a nurse is a sign of long life. 

Nuts — Eating nuts denotes a voyage. 

Oars — Indicate a safe enterprise. 

Oaths — A man using blasphemous words signifies 

trouble. 
Offer of Marriage — Denotes happiness for at least 

a year. 



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Oil — To dream of oil is a sign of good harvest and 

prosperity. 
Olives — Indicate honors and dignity. 
Onions — To dream of eating them means aggrava- 
tion and disgrace. 
Opera — To dream of being at the opera denotes 

temporary pleasure. 
Orange — To eat an orange is a sign of coming 

amusement. 
Orange Blossoms — To see or wear orange blossoms 

foretells a wedding. 
Orchard — To see or be in an orchard signifies a 

successful business deal. 
Ostrich — To dream of an ostrich means failure thru 

vanity. 
Owl — To dream of an owl means that important 

secrets will be revealed. 
Oyster — To dream of opening an oyster denotes 

honor; eating one foretells a feast. 

Pail — To carry a pail signifies a new acquaintance. 
If full it means gain. 

Pain — To dream of suffering pain foretells a sick- 
ness and a speedy recovery. 

Painter — Denotes that your business affairs will 
improve. 

Palm Tree — Denotes honor an4 victory. 



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Paper — To dream of reading a newspaper means 
that happiness will be brief. 

Parasol — To carry one denotes a voyage. 

Parent — To dream of either father or mother means 
good news. 

Parrot — To dream of a parrot foretells a robbery. 

Pastry — To dream of eating pastry denotes annoy- 
ance; to bake pastry means improvement in your 
condition. 

Pawnbroker — To go to a pawnbroker signifies a 
serious loss. 

Peaches — To dream of eating peaches denotes 
pleasure and contentment. 

Peacock — Foretells victory. 

Peanuts — To eat peanuts signifies a lawsuit. 

Pearls — To dream of receiving or wearing pearls 
signifies tears and distress. 

Pears — Eating pears means long life and happi- 
ness. 

Peas — To dream of peas means good fortune. 

Pen — To dream of holding or writing with a pen 
means good tidings. 

Pepper — To dream of pepper denotes affliction. 

Pheasant — To kill a pheasant is a sign of good luck. 

Piano — Playing on a piano denotes a speedy wed- 
ding. Buying one signifies money from an un- 
expected debt. 



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Pig — To dream of a pig is a sign of good luck. 

Pigsty — Indicates financial gain. 

Pigeon — Seeing a pigeon in flight means reconcilia- 
tion; at rest denotes success. 

Pillom — To dream of lying on a pillow indicates 
sickness. 

Pills — Taking pills is a sure sign of trouble and 
famine. 

Pine Tree — Dreaming of a lonely pine tree fore- 
tells danger. 

Pins — To dream of pins is considered fortunate and 
means wealth. 

Pirate — Foretells a fortunate adventure. 

Pistol — To carry a pistol or revolver denotes a 
change in your prospects for the better. 

Pitch — Signifies " Beware of evil companions ! " 

Pitchfork — Means you will be punished. 

Policeman — Is a sure sign of impending trouble. 

Postman — Indicates good news, from abroad. 

Poverty — To dream that you are poor denotes an 
unexpected addition to your wealth. 

Present — Dreaming of receiving gifts denotes a 
loss. To make a present means success. 

Preserves — To make or eat preserves indicates loss 
of time and money. 

Priest — To dream of a priest denotes reconciliation 
with an enemy. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS i8i 

Procession — To watch a parade or procession 
means success in love. 

Pump — To pump water is a sign of a speedy mar- 
riage. 

Purse — An empty purse denotes that you will soon 
receive a present; a full purse signifies a serious 
loss. 

Quail — To see a quail denotes responsibilities in the 

family. 
Quarrel — Means constancy and friendship. 
Queen — To dream of a queen or princess is a sure 

sign of prosperity. 
Quince — To dream of fresh or preserved quinces 

denotes a scandal. 
Quoits — A warning not to gamble. 

Rabbit — A running rabbit is a sign of disappoint- 
ment. 

Race — To witness a race denotes success in life. 

Radish — ^To pick or eat a radish denotes a secret 
which you will shortly learn. 

Railroad — A token that you will change your resi- 
dence soon. 

Rain — Is a sign of reconciliation with an enemy. 

Rainbow — To see a rainbow denotes that better 
days are coming. It is a very good omen. 



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Rat — Beware of secret enemies. 

Raven — To hear a raven croak portends misfor- 
tune. 

Reading — To dream of reading a book is a sign 
that you are too lazy to succeed. 

Revenge — Denotes a speedy repentance. 

Ribbons — To dream of wearing ribbons is a sign 
of a visit from one you love. 

Rice — To dream of eating or throwing rice denotei 
the marriage of an intimate friend. 

Ride — To ride with either men or women denotes 
coming trouble. 

Ring — To receive one means a gain; to place one 
on the finger of another denotes marital trouble. 

Rival — To dream of a rival is a sign that you will 
quarrel with the one you love best. 

River — To see a river denotes a change in your 
condition; to fall into one means " Beware of 
your enemies ! " 

Robber — To be attacked by robbers is a sign of 
victory over a rival. 

Rock — Sure sign of annoyance and loss. 

Rose — This is always a sign of good luck. White 
roses signify constancy; red, an offer of marriage. 

Rosebush — Denotes a constant lover. 

Ruins — To explore a ruin denotes a pleasant sur- 
prise. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 183 

Sailor — To dream of a sailor means good tidings 
from other lands. 

Salad — Means ^' Beware of embarrassment ! " . 

Salt — To dream of using salt means a rapid re- 
covery of a sick friend; to spill salt denotes dis- 
appointment. 

Sausage — Is a sign of affliction or sickness. 

Saw — Portends a satisfactory end in your affairs. 

Scissors — Denotes that a friend will become an 
enemy. 

Sea — To dream of the sea is a sign of a long 
journey. 

Sermon — To hear a long sermon denotes mental 
trouble. 

Servant — Dreaming of a servant means " Beware 
of being over-confident! " 

Sewing — Means someone is plotting against you. 

Sheep — Denotes gain in business. 

Shell — A sea shell is a sign of success; a cannon 
shell, a sign of bad luck. 

Ship — If at anchor a ship denotes happiness; if 
sailing, wishes fulfilled. 

Shoes — Denote a speedy journey. 

Shroud — To dream of a shroud is a very bad omen 
and often signifies death. 

Sickness — To dream of being ill is always a bad 
sign. 



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Singing — To sing in your sleep denotes vexation 
when awake. 

Skating — To dream of skating is a sign of success. 

Skeleton — The vision of a skeleton usually signifies 
a change for the better. 

Sleep — To dream that you are asleep indicates false 
security, and is a sign to be cautious. 

Slip or Fall — Indicates a rise in position. 

Slipper — Is significant of comfort and satisfaction. 

Smoke — To smoke a cigar denotes extravagant ex- 
pectations; to see smoke come out of a chimney 
denotes gain thru new efforts. 

Snail — A crawling snail is a sign of coming dis- 
honor. 

Snake — Denotes treason, and is a caution to be 
careful whom you trust. 

Sneering — Is a sign of long life. 

Snow — To see a falHng snow signifies a visit from 
a lovely person. 

Soap — Denotes pleasant revelations. 

Soldier — To meet a soldier is a sign of a coming 
quarrel. 

Spider — To see a spider spinning its web denotes 
success in business. 

Spint — To see a spirit in a dream is a caution to be 
more considerate of those around you. 

Sponge — Is a sign of greed and avarice. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 185 

Spy — To dream of a spy means " Beware of idle 
rumors ! " 

Stable — To dream of a stable denotes a welcome. 

Stars — To dream of a star means happiness; a 
shooting-star, gain of money. 

Stocking — To put on or take off a stocking denotes 
a change in your fortune. 

Stones — To dream of throwing stones denotes suf- 
fering. 

Stork — Seeing a stork means loss thru robbery. 

Storm — Being caught in a storm denotes coming 
vexation. 

Stove — Sitting near a stove is an indication of com- 
fort and wealth. 

Strange Room — Coming into a strange room de- 
notes the solving of a mystery. 

Straw — Is an indication of coming poverty. 

Strawberries — Are a sign of unexpected good for- 
tune. 

Sugar — Denotes want and suffering. 

Sun — To dream of the sun is always lucky and 
portends a happy future. 

Supper — To sit at supper means the news of a 
birth in the family. 

Swan — Means that it will be long before you reach 
your desires. 

Swastika — Is a sign of good luck. 



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Swimming — Is a sign of sure enjoyment. 

Sword — To dream of wearing one is a sign of 
honor; to be wounded with one is a sign of mis- 
fortune. 

Table — To sit at a table denotes abundance. 

Tailor — Is a portent of unfaithfulness. 

Tea — To drink tea means beware of confusion and 

trouble. 
Tears — To shed tears foretells joy and sympathy. 
Teeth — To dream of losing your teeth foretells the 

death of a friend or the loss of money. 
Tent — To dream of being under a tent denotes a 

quarrel. 
Theater — Being at a theater is a sign of coming 

sadness or loss. 
Thimble — Denotes hard work to achieve success. 
Thirst — To dream of being thirsty is a sign of 

affliction. 
Thistle — To pluck a thistle foretells a dispute. 
Thorn — Is a sign of loss of money. 
Thunder — To dream of a thunderstorm denotes 

danger or death to a friend. 
Tiger — To meet a tiger is a warning against an 

enemy. 
Toads — Dreaming of a toad means you will be dis- 
gusted with something that will happen to you. 



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Torch — Denotes an invitation to a wedding. 

Treasure — Finding a treasure or a heap of money 
indicates a disappointment. 

Trees — Dreaming of trees denotes ** Keep up your 
courage." 

Turkey — To dream of a turkey is a sign of plenty. 

Turnips — Denote disappointment and annoyance. 

Turtle — To see a turtle is a sign of luck. 

Twins — The coming of twins denotes honors and 
wealth. 

Umbrella — To borrow one denotes prosperity; to 
carry one in a storm, you will be beloved. 

Uncle — To dream of an uncle denotes an advan- 
tageous marriage. 

Unfaithful — Dreaming that your sweetheart is un- 
faithful is a sure sign of true love. 

Uniform — To wear a uniform is a sign of coming 
honors. 

Urn — If it contains flowers it means a speedy mar- 
riage of someone in your family. Empty, it 
means a loss. 

Veil — To wear a white veil means a proposal of mar- 
riage; a black veil indicates death or separation. 

Vermin — Denotes plenty and prosperity. 

Village — Walking thru a village denotes a trip 
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Vine — A sign of prosperity and fruitfulness. 

Vinegar — To dream of drinking vinegar signifies 
sickness. 

Violet — Denotes fidelity on the part of your sweet- 
heart and success in your undertaking. 

Violin — Denotes sympathy and consolation. 

Vise — To use a vise indicates wealth through in- 
dustry. 

Visitor — To dream of a visit foreshadows trouble; 
if others visit you, loneliness. 

Voice — To dream of hearing a voice means that 
absent ones are thinking of you. 

Voyage — Is a sign of a coming event that will alter 
your conditions. 

Wagon — Denotes ease and pleasure. 

Wall — Seeing a wall over which you cannot climb 
means prosperity after much effort. 

War — To dream of war denotes peace and pros- 
perity. 

Washing — Washing your clothes denotes that a 
misunderstanding will soon pass away. 

Wasps — Are a sign of annoyance and disappoint- 
ment. 

Watch — To dream of a watch means disappoint- 
ment, and is a caution to us^ your time to better 
advantage. 



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Watchman — To see a watchman denotes a trifling 

loss. 
Water — To dream of water in any shape is a sign 

of improvement in your condition. 
Waves — To see waves at sea denotes that someone 

is trying to take advantage of you. 
Wedding — To dream that you are at a wedding is 

often a sign of a funeral; if at your own wedding, 

it means a change of residence. 
Well — To draw water from a well means success in 

your undertakings. 
Wheat — Indicates a gain of much money. 
Wheelbarrow — Is a sign of disability or infirmity. 

If broken it signifies loss. 
Wife — If a man dreams that his wife is married 

to another it is a sign of a quarrel that may be 

serious. 
Window — Looking out of a window is a sign of 

bad luck. 
Wine — To dream of drinking wine means a dis- 
appointment; to become intoxicated means dis- 
grace. 
Wolf — To see a wolf is a sign of coming poverty. 

To be attacked by a wolf the defeat of your 

enemies. 
Woman — To dream of a fair woman, beware of 

deceit; an ugly woman, beware of scandal. 



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Woods — To walk thru the woods is a sure sign of 
success. 

Work — Dreaming of hard work denotes prosperity. 

Worms — Seeing worms is a sign of coming ill 
health. 

Writing — To dream of writing a letter indicates 
that someone is anxious to hear from you; writ- 
ing a book, foretells fame. 

Xmas — To dream of Christmas is a happy omen, 
and means success in love. ' 

Yacht — To dream of being on a yacht denotes an 
important letter soon to be received. 

Yeast — Is a sign of abundance. 

Youth — An old person dreaming of being young 
means a reunion with an absent friend. A young 
girl dreaming of a youth can prepare for a 
speedy marriage. 

Zebra — To see one means you will travel abroad; 

to ride on one, means " Beware of loss ! " 
Zephyr — To embroider or crochet with zephyr or 

wool denotes a meeting with a person who will 

love you. 



THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS 

Oh, flowers, you darlings of Nature, 
How lovely and sweet are you; 
But the first to give you a meaning 
Was a lover faithful and true. 
May you convey what I would impart 
To the maiden who's captured my heart, 

— Goldsmith. 

There is a sentiment about flowers which ap- 
peals to the heart of everyone. The lover conveys 
his message of love, the friend, his token of friend- 
ship thru a bouquet or box of blooming flowers. 
Every incident of our busy and eventful lives can be 
celebrated by the gift of flowers. Births, christen- 
ings, birthdays, graduations, confirmations, wed- 
dings, anniversaries and funerals: — all are appro- 
priately observed by the sending of plants or 
blossoms. It is not strange, therefore, that among 
most nations a sentimental language has been cre- 
ated in which the flower speaks its part and repeats 
the message of the heart. While there is no fixed 
vocabulary, the following table gives the sentiments 
most frequently associated with flowers. 

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By combining flowers, various shades of senti- 
ment can be expressed and whole messages con- 
veyed. 

For instance — 

A camellia, rose and carnation would mean, 
" Your loveliness attracts me. Smile upon me, 
and cheer my poor heart." 

Moss rose and myrtle mean, " Your superior 
merit makes me love you." 

Lily-of-the-valley and ferns mean, " You fasci- 
nate me and my happiness returns." 

Yellow rose and ivy mean, ** My love increases, 
can I hope for matrimony ? " 

A rosebud divested of its thorns, but retaining 
its leaves, conveys the sentiment, " I fear no longer; 
I hope." Stripped of leaves and thorns, it signifies, 
" There is nothing to hope or fear." 

A full-blown rose placed over two buds signifies 
'' Secrecy." " Yes," is implied by touching the 
flower given to the lips. " No," by pinching off a 
petal and casting it away. " I am," is expressed 
by a laurel leaf, twined around the bouquet. *' I 
have," by an ivy leaf folded together. " I offer 
you," by a leaf of Virginia creeper. 



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Flower Sentiment 

Acacia Just love is what I feel. 

Acacia Rose Friendship without end. 

Acanthus Modesty is your nature. 

Adonis Sorrowful remembrances. 

Agrimony Thankfulness and love. 

Almond Hope for better days. 

Aloe Quarrel. 

Althaea Consumed by love. 

Alyssum Worth beyond beauty is yours. 

Amaranth Immortality; devotion. 

Amaryllis Splendid beauty is yours. 

Ambrosia Love returned brings joy. 

Anemone Expectation of desolation. 

Anemone, Garden .Forsaken by one I love. 

Angelica Inspiration; ecstasy. 

Apple Temptation to tell all. 

'Apple Blossom .... Preference for you. 

Arbor Vitae Unchanging friendship. 

Arbutus Clinging passion. 

Arum Ardor; aspiration. 

Ash Grandeur of affection. 

Ash, Mountain .... Prudence and care. 

Aspen Tree Lamentation for lost hope. 

Aster ........... .Thoughts of love of you. 



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Flower Sentiment 

Attrkula Avarice is bad. 

Azalea Happiness is mine. 

Bachelor's Button. .HopQ in love for you. 

Balm Sympathy; strength of soul. 

Balm of Gilead. . . .Healing my heart. 

Balsam Impatience at delay. 

Basil Hatred and disdain. 

Bay Leaf Change of heart. 

Beech Prosperity with you. 

Bee Orchis Error and pain. 

Bell Flower Gratitude to you. 

Belladonna Coquetry becomes you. 

Birch Tree Meekness is a virtue. 

Bluebell Fidelity to my love. 

Box Constancy; pity. 

Bramble Envy of those about you. 

Broken Straw Dissension is cruel. 

Broom Neatness a virtue. 

Buckbean Calm repose to my heart. 

Bugloss Falsehood. 

Buttercup Riches in your smile. 

Calla Lily Feminine beauty is yours. 

Camellia Loveliness of soul. 

Candytuft Indifference to all but you. 

Canterbury Bell . . . Gratitude to you. 

Cape Jessamine. .. . Ecstasy in your presenc.^. 



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Flower Sentiment 

Cardinal Flower . . . Distinction. 
Carnation, yellow 

or white Disdain and sorrow. 

Carnation, red .... My poor heart grieves. 
CatchHy, white .... A victim of your spells. 

Cedar I live for thee. 

Cedar of Lebanon. .Incorruptible memories. 

Celandine Future joys be yours. 

Cherry Tree Education of my heart, 

China Aster Variety desired. 

China Pink Aversion to love. 

Chrysan th emum, 

rose True love. 

Chrysan th emum, 

white Truth will out. 

Ch rysan themiim, 

yellow , . . Forever love and happiness. 

Cinquefoil Beloved girl. 

Clematis Artifice, coquetry. 

Clover, 4-leaf Good luck to all. 

Clover, red Industry helps. 

Clover, zvhite Think of me always. 

Coboea Gossip is cruel. 

Cockscomb Affectation mars. 

Coltsfoot Justice follows. 

Columbine Folly to be loved. 



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Flower Sentiment 

Columbine J purple .Resolved to win. 
Columbine, red .... Anxious waiting. 
Convolvulus Major.DQSLd hope. 
Convolvulus Mmor. Uncertainty and pain. 

Corchorus Impatience to see you. 

Coreopsis Love at first sight. 

Corn Wealth and joy. 

Cornelian, Cherry 

Tree Durability of love. 

Cornilla Success in wooing. 

Cowslip Pensiveness. 

Cowslip, American. M.y divinity is here. 

Crape Myrtle Eloquence in pleading. 

Cress, Indian Resignation. 

Crocus Cheerfulness with you. 

Crown, Imperial . . . Majesty of your glance. 

Currants You please me. 

Cypress Mourning for you. 

Cypress and 

Marigold Despair in my heart. 

Daffodil Chivalry tells. 

Dahlia Forever thine. 

Daisy, Garden .... I agree with you. 
Daisy, Michaelmas .FsLvewell, my dear. 

Daisy, white Innocence and faith. 

Daisy, wild I think of you. 



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Flower Sentiment 

Dandelion Coquetry is not like you. 

Daphne Odorata ... I would have you always. 

Dead Leaves Sadness in my soul. 

Diosma Uselessness of pleading. 

Dock Patience will tell. 

Dodder Meanness is despicable. 

Ebony Hypocrisy hurts. 

Eglantine Healing my heart. 

Elder Compassion from you. 

Elm Dignity in your attention. 

Elm, American .... Patriotism. 

Endive Frugality wins. 

Eupatorium Delay no more. 

Evening Primrose . . Inconstancy is pain. 

Evergreen Poverty disguised. 

Ferns Fascination. 

Filbert Reconciliation with you. 

Fir Tree Elevation to your heart. 

Flax Kindness wins. 

Flowering Reed . . . Confidence in you. 

Forget-me-not True love. 

Foxglove Insincerity disgusts me. 

Fraxinella Fire purifies. 

Fuchsia, scarlet . . .Taste differs. 

Gardenia Ecstasy is mine. 

Geranium, Apple . . Preference for you. 



iqs fortunes and dreams 

Flov/er Sentiment 

Geranium, Ivy .... Happiness will come. 
Geranium, Nutmeg . A meeting soon. 
Geranium, Oak . . . .Deign to smile on me. 
Geranium, Rose . . .Preference for me. 
Geranium, Silver 

Leaf Recall that word. 

Gillyflower Beauty wins. 

Goldenrod Be cautious, dear. 

Gooseberry Anticipation of evil. 

Goosefoot Goodness conquers. 

Gorse Affection for 3^ou. 

Grape Charity at home. 

Grass Utility. 

Guelder Rose 

{Snowball) Winter is near. 

Harebell Grief sears the soul. 

Hawthorn Hope for spring. 

Hazel Reconciliation. 

Heartsease Think of me. 

Heartsease, 

purple You cheer my thoughts. 

Elealth Solitude is harmful. 

Helenium Tears conquer. 

Heliotrope, 

Peruvian Devotion to an ideal. 

Hellebore Scandal is ripe. 



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Flower Sentiment 

Hepatica Confidence wins. 

Holly Foresight is best. 

Hollyhock Fruitfulness. 

Hollyhock, white . . Ambition will conquer. 
Honesty (Lwiana). Sincerity for you. 

Honeysuckle Sweet love. 

Honeyflower Secret love in my heart. 

Hop Injustice hurts. 

Hornbeam Ornament. 

Horse-Chestnut Luxury will be yours. 

House-Leek Economy is best. 

Houstonia Content be mine. 

Hoya {Wax Plant). So.nl'^iViYQ. 
Hyacinth, zvhite . . . Unobtrusiveness wins. 
Hyacinth, blue .... Constancy a blessing. 
Hyacinth, purple . . Sorrow. 

Hydrangea Heartlessness grieves. 

Indian Cress Resignation. 

Iris Message of love. 

Iris, German Warmth of heart. 

Ivy Fidelity to me. 

Jessamine, Cape . . .Joy and rapture. 
Jessamine, white . . . Amiability. 
Jessamine, yellow . . Elegance of dress. 

Jonquil Return of affection. 

Juniper Protection and love. 



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Flower Sentiment 

Justicia Perfection of duty. 

Mountain Laurel . . Treachery to none. 

Kennedya Beauty becomes you. 

Laburnum Pensiveness. 

Lady's Slipper .... Win me ! I am for you. 

Lantana Rigor of conscience. 

Larch Boldness of action. 

Larkspur Fickleness will lose. 

Laurel Glory and fame. 

Laurestinus Don't neglect me. 

Lavender Distrust me. 

Lemon Blossom . . .Discretion is best. 

Lettuce Cruel girl. 

Lilac Emotion of love. 

Lilac, white Youth and hope. 

Lily Modesty becomes you. 

Lily-of-the-V alley .Happiness is here. 

Lily, Day Coquetry harms. 

Lily, Water Eloquence tells. 

Lily, yellow Gaiety. 

Linden Tree Conjugal love. 

Live Oak Liberty of action. 

Locust Affection for me. 

London Pride Frivolity is bad. 

Love-Lies-Bleeding . Hopeless passion. 
Lungwort Life art thou to me. 



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Flower Sentiment 

Lupina Imagination fails. 

Lychnis Feeling for me. 

Madder Calumny harms. 

Magnolia, Chinese .Love of nature. 

Magnolia Peerless girl. 

Magnolia, Swamp . . Perseverance wins. 

Mallow Mildness is best. 

Mandrake Horror of evil. 

Maple Reserve of force. 

Marigold Cruelty weakens. 

Marigold, African .Vulgar-minded. 
Marigold, French . . Jealousy pains. 

Marjoram Blushes for shame. 

Meadow-Saifron . . . Age comes rapidly. 
Meadow-Sweet .... Uselessness of refusing. 

Mignonette Charm of love. 

Minosa Sensitiveness. 

Mint Virtue. 

Mistletoe Kisses that delight. 

Mock Orange 

{Syringa) Counterfeit love. 

Moonwort Forgetfulness of pain. 

Moss Maternal affection. 

Motherzvort Secret love. 

Midherry, black . . .1 will not survive trouble. 
Mulberry, white . « .Wisdom of the heart. 



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Flower Sentiment 

Mullein Good nature. 

Mushroom Suspicion of infidelity. 

Mustard-seed Indifference to me. 

My OS Otis .Forget-me-not. 

Myrtle Love me always. 

Narcissus Egotism harms. 

Peach Blossom .... Marriage with one's love. 
Pride of China 

(Melia) Worry and pain. 

Primrose .Youth is jovial. 

Primrose, Evening .Inconstancy. 

Privet Mildness of temper. 

Quince Temptation. 

Ragged Robin Wit and gaiety. 

Reeds Music has charms. 

Rose Love will win. 

Rose, American . . . You are lovely. 

Rose, Bridal Happy love. 

Rose, Burgundy . . . Unconscious beauty. 

Rose, China Grace 'is yours. 

Rose, pink Smile upon me. 

Rose, damask Freshness of youth. 

Rose, hundred 

leaved Pride of innocence. 

Rose, Moss Compassion of love. 

Rose, red Haste fulness. 



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Flower Sentiment 

Rose, Sweethrier . . Sympathy with you. 

Rose, Tea Always lovely. 

Rose, zvhife I am worthy of you. 

Roses, zvithered ... A transient joy. 

Rose, Wild Worthy of you. 

Rose, yellow Jealousy in my heart. 

Roses, Garland 0/.. Reward of virtue. 

Rosebud You are a girl of taste. 

Rosebud, white .... Innocence. 

Rue Disdain me not. 

Rush Docility to me. 

Saffron Danger threatens. 

Sage Esteem me. 

Satin Flozver 

(Lunaria) Sincerity. 

Sensitive Plant .... Timidity becomes you. 

Service Tree Prudence is best. 

Shamrock Light-heartedness. 

Snapdragon Presumption of love. 

Snowball Thoughts of bliss. 

Snoivdrop Consolation be mine. 

Sorrel Jest not. 

Southernwood Jesting is cruel. 

Spearmint Warmth of passion. 

Speedwell Fidelity. 

Starwort Welcome home. 



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Flower Sentiment 

Stock, Ten-week . . . Promptitude of action. 

Stramonium Disguise your feelings. 

Straw Agreement with me. 

Strawberry Excellence of taste. 

Strawberry Tree ..I esteem you. 

Sumac Splendor of thought. 

Sunflower An adorer is here. 

Szveet Pea Depart not from me. 

Sweet William .... Finesse is necessary. 

Sycamore Curiosity to know. 

Syringa Memory of the past. 

Tansy Forgetfulness. 

Teasel Misanthropy. 

Thistle Sadness at home. 

Thorns Severity of deed. 

Thyme Activity will win. 

Tuberose Danger is near. 

Tulips Declaration of passion. 

Verbena Pray for me. 

Violet, blue Loving-kindness helps. 

Violet, white Modesty and passion. 

Weeping Willow . . Forsaken by all. 

Witch-Ha^el You cast a spell over me. 

Yew Sorrow is mine. 



POPULAR BELIEFS AMONG THE AN- 
CIENTS AS TO THE INFLUENCE 
OF PRECIOUS STONES 

It would require a volume to give a summary 
of all the quaint and mysterious beliefs that cluster 
about precious stones. From very ancient times 
they have been more or less associated with the 
idea that they influence human life and happiness. 
Below we give a few of the many traits and in- 
fluences of the stones in general use. We do not 
desire to appeal to the credulity of our readers, but 
merely to enlighten them as to the folklore of this 
subject. 

These indications are taken literally from " many 
a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore." 

Agate. — An old popular notion regards it as a 
guarantee against drunkenness. The water in 
which it is steeped is said to cure sterility. It is 
said also to counteract magical charms. 

Batrachite. — This substance, which is really 
silicate of magnesia, used to be regarded as a stone 
found in the body of a frog, and it was supposed to 
have great powers against poison and sorcery. 

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Beryl. — The water in which this stone has been 
dipped causes sympathy between those who drink it. 

Chrysolite. — Albertus Magnus regarded it as a 
preservative against frenzy, but it is also a peni- 
tential stone, causing sorrow for wrongdoing in 
the heart of the sinner who wears it. Finally it is 
a cure for the gout. 

Chrysoprase. — Has the property of strengthen- 
ing the eyes, raising the spirits and rendering a 
man liberal and joyous. 

Coral. — Was said to protect any house against 
epidemic disease, to stop the flow of blood, to drive 
away evil spirits, to avert lightning and hail. 

Diamond. — It would be curious if many tradi- 
tions of occult power had not centralized about 
this precious stone, and a bare enumeration only 
of its virtues is possible in the present place. 1^ 
prevails against poison, plague, panic, insomnia, 
charms and enchantments. It soothes anger, recon- 
ciles husbands and wives. When it has been con- 
secrated under the planet Mars and engraved with 
an image of that deity, it renders the wearer in- 
vincible, whence it naturally inspires courage. 
Worn round the neck, it insures safe childbirth. 
In some other ways, it seems to have been regarded 
as unpropitious. 

Emerald — If ground into powder, this stone was: 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 207 

supposed to cure dysentery and the bites of ven- 
omous animals. There is a chance that those who 
wear it will not be subject to epilepsy. It also 
strengthens memory and maintains chastity. 

Heliotrope. — The stone bearing the name, in 
common with a beautiful and well-known flower, 
should be sought by the curious, as it renders the 
v; carer invisible. But it is unknown in these days. 

Hematite or Bloodstone. — Valuable for its 
power in incantations, against the sorcery of the 
evil eye, and to cement the bonds of friendship 
among male persons. 

Hyacinth. — This also is a preservative against 
the plague, which was a common scourge in the 
old days, and was therefore an especial concern of 
occult medicine and its substitutes. The hyacinth 
was also a cure for dropsy. 

Jade. — This is another stone which protects 
against venomous beasts. 

Jasper. — This stone is noticeable chiefly as a 
favorite gem on which magical signs were en- 
graved, so that they might be worn as amulets. 
But it also preserved the wearer from poisonous 
bites. 

Linurgas or Lapis Lineus. — A stone of ancient 
repute which would turn white if enveloped in a 
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beneficial in projects of magic. But it has been 
decided that the gem itself is fabulous, not to 
speak of the properties attributed thereto. 

Onyx. — When engraved with the head of a 
camel, this stone procured evil dreams. It may 
have been used against enemies. 

Opal. — The malefic influence which is sometimes 
attributed to this jewel, by which it has al- 
most come to be regarded as unfortunate in the 
world of gems, has little authority in past tradi- 
tions. It acted rather like a cordial to the heart 
of the wearer, was a safeguard against poison and 
contagion transmitted in the atmosphere; it served 
to raise the spirits and was valuable in affections 
of the eye. 

Pearl. — If worn on the neck, it preserved chas- 
tity; if ground to powder and taken in milk, it 
sweetened irritable tempers; if ground with sugar, 
it cured pestilential fevers. 

Perithe. — Whether precious or not, this stone 
seems unfamiliar to lapidaries, and as regards its 
appearance we can only report that it was of yel- 
low color. Its virtue was to cure gout, and it had 
the power to burn the hand when it was held firmly. 
There are other fabulous stones, as, for example. 
Lapis Aguila or Eagle Stone, said to be found in 
the nest of that bird, It assisted childbirth, and 



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according to Dioscorides, served to discover 
thieves. 

Ruby. — The range of auspicious influences pos- 
sessed by precious stones is exceedingly restricted, 
and the same virtues recur continually. The ruby 
resists poison, preserves from the plague, banishes 
melancholy and diverts evil thoughts. If it should 
change its color, this is a sign of approaching mis- 
fortunes, but it reverts to the original hue when 
the evil has passed away. 

Sapphire. — This stone was good for inflamma- 
tion of the eyes, and it also attracted good fortune. 

Topas. — This has the faculty of cooling boiling 
water, and it has been said that those who desire 
to regain lost positions should not fail to carry it 
about their person. It procures the sympathy of the 
whole world. 

Turquoise. — We find only that this gem is liable 
to change its color when worn by certain people, 
not otherwise described. 

The Language of Precious Stones 

The ancients attributed marvelous properties to 
many of the precious stones. We give in tabular 
form the different months and the stones sacred to 
them, with their respective meanings. It has been 
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significance attached to the various stones in mak- 
ing birthday, engagement and wedding presents. 

January, Garnet — Constancy and fidelity in every 
engagement. 

February, Amethyst — Preventive against violent 
passions. 

March, Bloodstone — Courage, wisdom and firm- 
ness in affection. 

April, Sapphire — Free from enchantment; denotes 
repentance. 

May, Emerald — Discovers false friends, and in- 
sures true love. 

June, Agate — Insures long life, health and pros- 
perity. 

July, Ruby — Corrects evils resulting from mis- 
taken friendship. 

August, Sardonyx — Insures original felicity. 

September, Chrysolite — Free from all evil passions 
and sadness of mind. 

October, Opal — Denotes hope, and sharpens the 
sight and faith of the possessor. 

November, Topaz — Fidelity and friendship. Pre- 
vents bad dreams. 

December^ Turquoise — Denotes prosperity in love. 



THE LANGUAGE OF POSTAGE STAMPS 

The government desires the postage stamp to 
be placed on a letter in the extreme upper right- 
hand corner. This is requested in order to facili- 
tate the canceling of a stamp by a special machine 
made for that purpose. 

Lovers, however, often oppose this regulation 
and use the stamp as a means of conveying a mes- 
sage to their beloved. The following are the usual 
meanings attached to the position of the stamp: 

Placing the stamp in the upper right-hand cor- 
ner at a slight angle means : " I expect an imme- 
diate reply." 

At an angle of 45 degrees : *' I am provoked at 
your long silence." 

Placing the stamp upside down : '* You are very 
cruel." 

Placing the stamp half an inch from the upper 
and right-hand edges means: '' Expect me tonight." 

Placing the stamp at the upper left-hand corner : 
'' Be careful how you reply to this." 

Placing the stamp at the lower right-hand cor- 
ner: "Beware! Father has caught on." 

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Tearing a stamp in half and placing each half 
with a slight space between ; in the upper right-hand 
corner : " Our friendship is at an end." 

Tearing the stamp and placing the halves in the 
upper left-hand corner : " You have broken my 
heart." 

Using two one-cent stamps; in place of a two- 
cent stamp, if placed alongside of each other in the 
upper right-hand corner, means : " My love for 
you has doubled." 

Two penny stamps in the upper left-hand corner 
means : " You have a rival." 

Two penny stamps one above the other means: 
" I will call to see you tonight." 

Two two-cent stamps where only one is necessary 
means : " My love for you stops at nothing." 

Two penny stamps reversed means : " I am think- 
ing of you with joy." 

Lovers frequently place a message of love under 
the stamp, which must be taken off in order that 
the message can be read 



THE MEANING OF MOLES 

Moles, which appear on the bodies of most per- 
sons in various locations, have always been mys- 
teriously connected with the fate of the individual 
concerned. Just how this belief originated it is 
hard to tell, but the fundamental idea is that moles 
are placed upon the body to foretell an event or 
decide the characteristics of a person. 

In some countries moles are regarded with rever- 
ence, and the hair which grows in tufts from the 
moles is never pulled out or shaved. In Latin 
countries it is a common sight to see men with 
clean-shaven faces but with a mole on cheek or 
chin from which the hair is allowed to grow quite 
long. 

Authorities differ as to the significance of moles 
and give different interpretations to them. The 
following may be taken as the most accepted view : 

A mole on the right cheek indicates beauty, 
modesty, charity. 

A mole on the left cheek indicates vanity and 
frivolity. 

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214 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

A mole on the chin denotes long life to the 
bearer. 

A mole over either eye indicates sagacity and 
farsightedness. 

A mole on the forehead signifies mental activity 
and ambition. 

A mole on the neck near the front indicates ar- 
tistic temperament. 

A mole on the right shoulder indicates beauty 
and capriciousness. 

A mole on the left shoulder indicates domestic 
accomplishments and tastes. 

A mole on the right bosom indicates tendency 
to weakness and ill health. 

A mole on the left bosom indicates a tendency 
to hereditary illness. 

A mole on the back indicates character^tics in- 
herited from the father. 

A mole on the abdomen indicates robust health 
and vigor. 

A mole on the right thigh indicates virile 
strength. 

A mole on the left thigh indicates ambition and 
success. 

Many small moles on arms or legs indicate robust 
health and long life. 



WEATHER PROPHECIES FROM AN OLD 
ALMANAC 

1. Chances of the Coming Year. — If the night 
of January i should be fine and calm, without 
rain or wind, it signifies a good year and abundance 
of everything. If the wind is in the east, there 
will be mortality of cattle; if in the west, there 
will be grave trouble, wars and dissensions among 
nations; if in the south, there will be some mor- 
tality among human beings; if in the north, there 
is the likelihood of barrenness in all harvests. 

2. The Year's Chances. — When Christmas Day 
falls dufing the moon's increase, the year will be 
very good, and the nearer that it is to the new 
moon the better it will be. But if it falls during 
the waning moon, there will be a hard year, and 
the nearer that it is to the decrescence the worse it 
will be. 

3. Signs of the Sun. — If it be red in the morn- 
ing, there will be rain in the evening; if it be red 
in the evening, a fine morning will follow. Fine 
weather must not be expected when the sun rises 
with long beams of light shooting over devolving 

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clouds. Should the luminary look small and round 
like a ball this denotes rain or tempest. Rain and 
thunder are signified when the sun grows dark 
and obscure in the daytime. A bad day will follow 
when it sets enveloped in black cloud. 

4. Signs of Fine Weather. — This is denoted by 
a slight fog in the east before sunrise; by a white 
or aureated border about the horizon, and moisture 
on windows at dawn; by a heavy dew and a serene 
sun in the early morning; and by clearness, bright- 
ness and small, scattered red clouds at sunset. 

5. Lunar Signs. — A blue tinge on the moon 
portends rain, a red tinge means wind to come, but 
white coloring signifies fine weather. Fine days are 
Hkely to follow a fine Tuesday. If the horns are 
obscured on the third or fourth day, this indicates 
rain. If the circle of the moon is red, a bad time 
may follow; if it does not appear at all on the 
fourth day of its renewal, the whole period of 
the moon will be dull and rainy. If it rains on the 
first Tuesday after the full moon, it will so con- 
tinue during the rest of the moon's period, and the 
reverse in the contrary case. If the moon is clear 
on rising, there will be fine weather in summer 
and severe cold in winter; clearness at the full 
promises a fair time; so also when the halo melts 
quickly, but a double halo means storm. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 217 

6. Star Signs. — When the stars seem longer 
than usual, rain is likely; when they are nebulous 
or obscure, though no clouds are visible, this means 
rain or snow — according to season. When they 
are encircled by fog, a cold wind is betokened; 
when they are clear and sparkling, it means cold 
in winter and fair weather in summer. 

7. Vintage Prospects. — If the sun is clear and 
bright on the Feast of Vincent, an old adage says 
that there will be more wind than water, which 
means that there will be a rich harvest of grapes. 



HOW TO TELL ONE'S AGE 

Girls of a marriageable age do not like to tell 
how old they are, but you can find out by fol- 
lowing these instructions, the young lady doing the 
figuring. Tell her to put down the number of the 
month in which she was born; then to multiply it 
by 2; then to add 5; then to multiply it by 50; 
then to add her age; then to subtract 365; then 
to add 115; then tell her to tell you the amount she 
has left. The two figures to the right will denote 
her age, and the remainder the month of her birth. 
For example, the amount is 822. She is twenty- 
two years old, and was born in the eighth month. 
(August.) Try it. 

There is a good deal of amusement in the follow- 
ing magical table of figures. It will enable you to 
tell how old the ladies are. Just hand this table to a 
young lady, and request her to tell you in which 
column or columns her age is contained, and add 
together the figures at the top of the columns in 
which her age is found, and you have the great 
secret. Thus suppose her age to be 17, you will 
find that number in the first and fifth columns; add 
the first figures of these two columns. Here is the 
magic table: 

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I 


2 


4 


8 


16 


32 


3 

S 


3 
6 


5 
6 


9 
10 


17 
18 


33 

34 


7 • 


7 


7 


II 


19 


35 


9 


10 


12 


12 


20 


36 


II 


II 


13 


13 


21 


37 


13 


14 


14 


14 


22 


38 


15 


15 


15 


15 


23 


39 


17 


18 


20 


24 


24 


40 


19 
21 


19 
22 


21 
22 


25 
26 


25 
26 


41 

42 


23 

25 


23 
26 


23 

28 


27 
28 


27 
28 


43 
44 


27 


27 


29 


29 


29 


45 


29 


30 


30 


30 


30 


46 


31 
33 


31 
34 


31 
36 


31 
40 


31 

48 


47 
48 


35 
37 


35 
38 


37 
38 


41 
42 


49 
50 


49 
50 


39 


39 


39 


43 


51 


51 


41 


42 


44 


44 


52 


52 


43 
45 


43 
46 


45 
46 


45 
46 


53 
54 


53 
54 


47 
49 


47 
50 


47 
52 


47 
56 


55 
56 


55 
56 


51 
53 


51 
54 


53 

54 


57 
58 


57 
58 


57 
58 


55 
57 


55 
58 


55 
60 


59 
60 


59 
60 


59 
60 


59 
61 


59 
62 


61 
62 


61 
62 


61 
62 


61 

62 


63 


63 


63 


63 


63 


63 



HOW TO BE BEAUTIFUL 

Moore, the poet, has given expression to his ideal 
of beauty in the following lines: 

'' This was not the beauty, oh, nothing like this, 
That to young Nourmahal gave such magic bliss; 

. But that loveliness, ever in motion, which plays 
Like the light upon autumn's shadowy days. 

'^ Now here and now there, giving warmth as it 

Hies 
From the lips to the cheek, from the cheek to the 

eyes; 
Now melting in mist, and now breaking in gleams, 
Like the glimpses a saint has of heavenly dreams." 

Wordsworth also expressed himself in the fol- 
lowing lines: 

" He was among the prime in worth, 
An object beauteous to behold: 
Well born, well bred; I sent him forth 
Ingenuous, innocent, and bold." 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 221 

Perhaps you ask how you can attain beauty if 
you do not possess it? Or, if you have some of 
its qualities, how you may get those you are lack- 
ing. If you will practice the following rules you 
will grow more and more beautiful in the eyes of 
others, even if age does bring gray hair and a 
wrinkled skin. 

First — Cleanliness is next to godliness. Prac- 
tice it in every feature of your daily life. 

Second — Have some purpose to achieve and 
steadfastly work to attain it. 

Third — Cultivate self -discipline; be master of 
your passions, under all circumstances. 

Fourth — Study to know the laws of life that 
yield harmony and good health and obey them. 
Look on the bright side of life always. 

Fifth — Avoid intemperance in all things. 

Sixth — Cultivate every mental and bodily quality 
that will make you firm in goodness, strong and 
physically able to be useful to your kind, generous 
and broad-minded, self-sacrificing, and you will 
daily and hourly be lovely and grow into the 
beautiful. 



MEMORY RHYMES 

The Months 

Thirty days hath September, 

April, June and November; 

All the rest have thirty-one, 

But February, which has twenty-eight alone. 

Except in leap-year; then's the time 

When February's days are twenty-nine. 

Birthdays 

Monday for health, 

Tuesday for wealth, 

Wednesday best day of all, 

Thursday for crosses, 

Friday for losses, 

Saturday no luck at all. 

He who's born on the day of rest 

In health and fortunes has the best. 

The lines refer to the days of the week as birth- 
days. They are, in idea, the same as the more 
familiar lines: 

Monday's child is fair of face, 
Tuesday's child is full of grace; 
Wednesday's child is merry and glad, 
Thursday's child is sorry and sad; 

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FORTUNES AND DREAMS 223 

Friday's child is loving and giving, 
Saturday's child must work for its living; 
While the child that is born on the Sabbath Day 
Is blithe and bonny, and good and gay. 

Short Grammar 

Three little words you often see 

Are Articles, a, an and the. 

A Noun's the name of anything, 

As school or garden, hoop or swing. 

Adjectives tell the kind of noun, 

As great, small, pretty, white or brown. 

Instead of nouns, the Pronouns stand — 

His head, her face, your arm, my hand. 

Verbs tell something to be done — 

To read, count, laugh, sing, jump or run. 

How things are done, the adverbs tell — 

As slowly, quickly, ill or well. 

Conjunctions join the words together — 

As men or women, wind or weather. 

The Preposition stands before 

The noun, as in or through the door. 

The Interjection shows surprise — 
As, Oh! how pretty; Ah! how wise. 
The whole are called nine parts of speech, 
Which reading, writing, speaking teach. 



224 FORTUNES AND DREAMS 

To Tell the Age of Horses 

To tell the age of any horse, 
Inspect the lower jaw, of course; 
The six front teeth the tale will tell, 
And every doubt and fear dispel. 

Two middle " nippers " you behold 
Before the colt is two weeks old, 
Before eight weeks will two more come; 
Eight months the " corners " cut the gum. 
The outside grooves will disappear 
From middle two in just one year. 
In two years, from the second pair; 
In three, the corners, too, are bare. 

At two the middle '' nippers " drop; 
At three, the second pair can't stop. 
When four years old the third pair goes, 
At five a full new set he shows. 
The deep black spots will pass from view 
At six years from the middle two. 
The second pair at seven years; 
At eight the spot each '' corner " clears. 
From middle " nippers " upper jaw. 
At nine the bk<:k spots will withdraw. 
The second pair at ten are white; 
Eleven finds the '' comers " light. 



FORTUNES AND DREAMS 22^ 

As time goes on, the horsemen know, 
The oval teeth three-sided grow; 
They longer get, project before, 
Till twenty, when we know no more. 

Bees 

A swarm of bees in May 
Is worth a load of hay; 
A swarm of bees in June 
Is worth a silver spoon; 
A swarm of bees in July 
Is not worth a fly. 

The Cuckoo 

May — sings all the day; 
June — changes his tune; 
July — prepares to fly; 
August — go he must. 

Rules for Riding 

Keep up your head and your heart. 
Your hands and your heels keep down. 
Press your knees close to your horse's side, 
And your elbows close to your own. 



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